Posted by Alan Herold on May 06, 1999 at 11:01:57:
In Reply to: Endurance? posted by Cliff on May 06, 1999 at 10:32:21:
There are quite a few reasons that your lips wear out. You may not be using your air efficiently, your embouchure may be suspect, you may not be conditioned, yada yada yada. I might suggest two things. John Mueller stated in a clinic that if you want to be able to play in the upper register, then play in the upper register. Simply put, you need to condition your self and build up the muscles. Now, if you are doing something wrong, I recommend seeing a private instructor who can evaluate your use of air etc. .02