Embouchure from a metal tube (oboe – staple) or placed on a bocal (bassoon, English horn). The reed is placed directly on the lips and then played like the double-lip embouchure described above. Compared to the single reed woodwinds, the reed is very small and subtle changes in the embouchure can have a dramatic effect on tuning, tone and pitch control. Embouchure Embouchure or lipping is the use of the lips, facial muscles, tongue, and teeth in playing a wind instrument. This includes shaping the lips to the mouthpiece of a woodwind instrument or the mouthpiece of a brass instrument. The
Bit mouthpiece in other nations. Seen in many jumping disciplines. Types of Bits: snaffle What it is: Similar to the French-link, except there is a round "ball" on the middle link. Action: double joint reduces the nutcracker effect. The ball tends to concentrate pressure on the tongue. More severe than the French link, less than the Dr. Bristol. Also applies pressure to the lips and bars of the mouth. Materials: Usually stainless steel Use: Rather rare type of mouthpiece, seen in the English disciplines. Permitted in dressage. Types of bits: snaffles What it is: Double jointed bit similar to a French link,