He explained it on another video that this embouchure was created when he was a kid and that teachers tried to change it but none of them could and they told him that “if it works, it works” but he did tell the audience not to try to imitate his embouchure.
@@ronrobbins2737who are we to judge anything? There are no boundaries and no rules when it's about beauty...❤ But for sure, it seems to be easier to play more centered and that's the usual way to play... But I know some highly talented and qualified flute players playing "off center" with a wonderfull tone and an amazing technic and control ❤
@@johannevanderghote7577 Point well taken! But notice I used the word "unorthodox" first, then in parentheses and quotes implied that folks might call his technique incorrect. If a renowned pianist (who for instance naturally plays using incorrect fingerings or hand position) gives lessons and advice to a worldwide audience, they would be expected to give a huge disclaimer. There's a big difference when an artist is performing compared to when they're in a teaching role, don't you think?
Thank you!
Thank you so much Denis! I feel you are the bearer of Wibb's legacy. Developing it and bringing it into the 21st century. A true inspiration!
"As a teenager", my goodness😳, he still looked like one at the time of the release!!!!
Thank you so much to share your knowleges and experience so generousely.
Is there any reason to play the flute so “off-center” only in the left side of your lips ? Is very unusual….
He explained it on another video that this embouchure was created when he was a kid and that teachers tried to change it but none of them could and they told him that “if it works, it works” but he did tell the audience not to try to imitate his embouchure.
Yes, it's bizarre that this great musician has such an unorthodox ("incorrect") technique no one should emulate!
@@ronrobbins2737who are we to judge anything? There are no boundaries and no rules when it's about beauty...❤
But for sure, it seems to be easier to play more centered and that's the usual way to play...
But I know some highly talented and qualified flute players playing "off center" with a wonderfull tone and an amazing technic and control ❤
@@johannevanderghote7577 Point well taken! But notice I used the word "unorthodox" first, then in parentheses and quotes implied that folks might call his technique incorrect. If a renowned pianist (who for instance naturally plays using incorrect fingerings or hand position) gives lessons and advice to a worldwide audience, they would be expected to give a huge disclaimer. There's a big difference when an artist is performing compared to when they're in a teaching role, don't you think?
Thank you!