Posted by rstivender on October 03, 2000 at 07:04:05:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Embouchure Dystonia posted by lazarus on October 02, 2000 at 15:29:12:
Thanks for the input. I believe you are right about the strength training possibly being counter-productive. The doctor I discussed my situation with indicated that if you strengthen the problem muscle, it will misfire with greater strength. It's been 20 years since I've had any lessons, so I may (probably) have developed some bad habits such as poor airflow - I don't use any vibrato to speak of. Rapid playing is the only area I can have some relief - you are correct, I don't have time to shake. I'll try the pop exercise you describe.