>>a U-shape (aided by pressing both sides of my mouth together). the shape >>note and nice tone. >Although this may work, IMHO it is not such a good habit to get into. It
on the contrary, the bend/tone sounds better (clearer and fuller). mouth together on both sides to obtain a narrower stream of air, rolling my tongue, and when i checked with the mirror, the center what do you pros do to get the clean pucker (beside from eating the what happens in the mouth and tongue? is a good technique (IMHO). :-) :-| harping smiley!