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themeowing
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 Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2018 1:40 pm Post subject: Swollen lip? |
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I notice that after playing (and a little bit all the time), my lip is swollen where the mouthpiece was. Is this normal, or am I doing something wrong?
My lips after playing: http://i67.tinypic.com/2hov87n.jpg
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homebilly
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you made it!
how much?
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themeowing
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| Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2018 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Enough to be able to feel it with my hand. |
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themeowing
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| Actually, I'm not sure if it's swelling or just an impression from the mouthpiece rim. |
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cheiden
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Jamming a metal mouthpiece against your face is hardly natural. There's bound to be some reaction. It's incumbent on each player to seek a balance that minimizes any abuse yet allow for a reasonable range of expression.
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Brad361
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| Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2018 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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| homebilly wrote: | you made it!
how much? |
I get annoyed by five post sellers as much anyone (well, maybe except for Ron😉), but in this case I don’t think that’s what this post was for. Or maybe I’m wrong. Or maybe.....🤔
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Satchmo101
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Used to get marks on my lips from DW cornet mouthpieces which back in the day used to be quite narrow rim.
Possibly I was using to much pressure as well.
Maybe consider thicker rim/ more rounded or a different grip on trumpet e.g. the Maynard holding the bottom of the valve block which I use when attempting top register to try and stop jamming it on my lips 
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