Re: vibrato

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In a message dated 2/5/02 12:10:01 AM, Messiah701 (at) aol(dot)com writes:

<< Alright, I'll try my best to explain how to get the DT quiver.  I find 
that basically, its a mix of three simultanious techniques.  These involve 
movements in the lip, movements in the jaw, and movements from the lower 
tounge area.  Basically, the movement in the jaw and lower tounge go hand in 
hand.  It is a slight shake in the jaw (very slight!) that causes the lower 
tounge to move (just a little bit)-- so that basically kills two birds, with 
one stone.  More importantly is the movemnt in the bottom lip.  This is where 
the real 'vibrato' comes from.  Not used traditionally in any type of music, 
I find it quite unique in jew muz. I just recently learned about it, but im 
startin to get the hang.  Whats most important is that the up and down motion 
is very, very, very small.  I cant begin to stress how small it should be.  
It should LOOK like the lip is NOT moving, thats how small the movement 
should be. If the lip is moved too much, it will sound like a recent pete 
fountain record, in his old age (the man still performs, he is amazing, but 
the lip is starting to loose control of itself).  Thats what i call the 
'loose lip', which is certainly not appropriate.  If there is a slight 
movement, then the quiver can be achieved. It adds an amazing color to the 
melody.  Im only learning this myself, but I hope this can help a little!-- 
Michael Winograd

Aha, I thought it was going to be an explanation of vibrato using what I 
thought you had described as an "inner oral cavity" process, not with the 
lips, basically. This is strictly a clarinet issue. Thanks anyway.
Adrianne

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