Mouth piece placement
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I recently realized my tone quality is better with my mouthpiece facing downward. Is that okay or a bad habit?
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More detail. Not sure what is meant by downward. If using a conventional mouthpiece when the shaft is completely inserted, it should be symmetrical.
If using an Asymmetric mouthpiece then position would make a difference.
Some people do feel having their engraving in a specific position makes a difference but I have not found this to be the case.
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To answer this you need to see a good teacher.
Analysis over the internet can lead in only one direction uncertainty and confusion.
Your tone is better with your mouthpiece pointing down, but what does that mean.
Is your embouchure solid, do you have good air support, do you have good range, do you have good flexibility.
Be led by your tone, All we have is our tone. but bad habits are easy to pick up and difficult to overcome. consult a good teacher.
Also what is your aspiration and goal.
To be the best orchestral or commercial player in which case working on technique is paramount.
To simply play well for your own enjoyment does not require perfect technique. It requires good solid beautiful tone.
The great Uan Rasey said when you play your tones make them as beautiful as humanly possible.
It sounds like you are following his advice already.
In case I have not said it before, consult a good teacher and he or she will review your playing and settle this question.
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Too difficult to say on an online forum. Do you have a private teacher?
