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Diagnosing and fixing common embouchure problems.
Three high-frequency tonguing faults and how to fix them.
Low notes failing: air too tense, embouchure too tight, or throat closed.
Squeaking: embouchure too tight, reed too hard, or mouthpiece too deep.
Most common causes: dry reed, wrong embouchure, insufficient air, keys not fully pressed.
Seven reasons: embouchure, breath, reed, mouthpiece, temperature, material, craft. 70% at beginner level is embouchure + breath.
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