Tear in lip muscle

[tptguy]

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nicolashuang
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Joined: Dec 06, 2002
Posts: 125
From: Singapore
Posted: 2003-01-06 04:02
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My upper left lip muscle is spoilt (Very very weak). I spoilt it a year ago by overplaying. It's impossible for me to buzz now, air escapes from the left. Is it possible to play with superchops? because I read that superchops makes use of centre compression while the corners are relaxed.
Is it possible to use superchops? or superchops with maggio's?

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tptguy
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Joined: Nov 12, 2001
Posts: 556
From: Philadelphia, Pa
Posted: 2003-01-07 01:35
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I started SC with the same ailment. The best solution is the spit buzz. Do that 5 - 15 minutes a day away from horn and mouthpiece. That's the solution for the problem as well as the essential setup needed for starting SC. In my experience, Maggio will not help you here. With Maggio, the lips stay out away from the mouthpiece. As you blow air against them the lips will continue forward without grip so they'll lose more air. Best regards, Kyle

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nicolashuang
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Posts: 125
From: Singapore
Posted: 2003-01-08 03:12
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Is it possible to use superchops with an extreme pucker like kissing?

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tptguy
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From: Philadelphia, Pa
Posted: 2003-01-08 18:38
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<<Is it possible to use superchops with an extreme pucker like kissing? >>

No, you cannot use Superchops and an actual pucker. Though in Superchops you must have a "padded" embouchure, lip pressure must go back against the tongue. If you continue to retain a pucker then you are assisting the collapse of your lips into the mouthpiece. For Superchops, that's never a good idea. Best regards, Kyle


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nicolashuang
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Posts: 125
From: Singapore
Posted: 2003-02-08 04:28
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tptguy: u mean u also had a torn muscle with air escaping, and u managed to fix it by spit buzzing 5mins to 15mins a day? is it ok to still play the trumpet, 'cos my band competition's ard the corner

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tptguy
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Posts: 556
From: Philadelphia, Pa
Posted: 2003-02-08 09:56
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Nicolas, I didn't have an actual tear in my lip. From a previous embrochure I was using, I had completely neglected the left side of my face. The lips really weren't working at all. Air escaped, pressure built. Lip buzzing definitely fixed this situation for me. 5-10 minutes a day of buzzing over probably 6 months in order to get things balanced out (did most of it in my car while driving and still do). But yes, I continued to play and do the rest of my normal stuff. I just added the 5-10 minutes buzzing on top of the rest. Made everything easier. Please keep us updated on your progress or solutions. Best regards, Kyle

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nicolashuang
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Joined: Dec 06, 2002
Posts: 125
From: Singapore
Posted: 2003-02-09 05:55
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I've got air escaping from the left side of my lip too but I'm afraid mine's a tear 'cos it feels very weak.. I think i'll probrably have to go for surgery

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tptguy
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Posts: 556
From: Philadelphia, Pa
Posted: 2003-02-09 07:22
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If you feel you might have an actual tear then it's probably time to consult a doctor. But, try to find a doctor that has some knowledge for brass playing. Please keep us updated. And, good luck with it. Best regards, Kyle