I`ve just started playing again after taking about a year and a half break. During that year and a half I did play some, but not regularly. I assume that I`m starting from scratch. With that said, I`ve been taking it lightly and doing a regular warm up (including long tones, some Clarke studies, and very light slurs), lip flexibilities, and Arban`s studies. I don`t play really hard, but I`ve been having a problem. My lips feel weird, and like they are constantly fatigued. I don`t use pressure, and I don`t play until I`m fatigued in one sitting. However, even after over an hour long break my lips still feel sore and fatigued. Any help?

Kozzi

Well, when that happens to your legs from running a lot, it means you`re building muscle, so maybe you`re just getting your embouchure back into shape.

Yeah, but if you`re playing everyday it still feels like that, so no... that`s not the answer I`m looking for. Thanks though. Next...

Kozzi

How long do you play know?

I play for about a year now and my lips get tired faster than I want them, and even after an hour brake my lips still feel tired.

Dave

your lip muscles just have to build up. your lips hurting are a sign of your muscles working. it`s good that your lips hurt