Embouchure collapse 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 vibration of the membrane area of the lips. Embouchure collapse in its various forms and extremities generally results in difficulty in playing for extended periods (especially if playing loudly and/or in the high register) or a complete inability to play. The former applies mainly
Bit mouthpiece single-jointed bits, and encourage relaxation—applies pressure to the lips, tongue, and bars of the mouth Materials: Usually stainless steel, also copper (either just the link or the whole bit) Use: Commonly seen on snaffles, rare in gags, pelhams, or curbs. This is one of the most popular mouthpieces for dressage work. However, it is used in many English-styled disciplines. It is rarely used in the Western-styled disciplines. Types of Bits: snaffle, gag What it is: The mouthpiece has two joints due to a central link. This link is flat, but longer and more rectangular in shape than a French link.