Music – Instruments – Wind
Patent
1988-08-31
1989-10-24
Franklin, Lawrence R.
Music
Instruments
Wind
G10D 702
Patent
active
048754013
ABSTRACT:
A mouthpiece plate for a flute-type wind instrument is disclosed. The mouthpiece plate or a portion thereof is pivotable or movable to provide for incremental adjustments of the movable portion to assist the flutist in establishing the optimum embouchure for his or her facial skeletal and muscular characteristics. In an alternative embodiment, the mouthpiece plate is fixed but has a shape which provides stability for the instrument and aids in establishing optimum embouchure.
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