Embouchure collapse his embouchure and is now playing again, as well as teaching trumpet in the University of Georgia. Several books on the subject are available, including "Broken Embouchures" by Lucinda Lewis, a professional hornist, who has succeeded in helping other brass players with embouchure problems. Embouchure collapse Embouchure collapse is a generic term used by wind instrument players to describe a variety of conditions which result in the inability of the embouchure to function. The embouchure is the purposeful arrangement of the facial muscles and lips to produce a sound on a wind or brass instrument. In brass playing, it involves
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,