Not to be concerned with- Buccinator ( compress cheek against teeth connected to orbicularis oris) Don’t even worry about these unless you have bulging cheeks when you play. Zygomaticus minor (used to pull lips back and smile) An embouchure with an exaggerated “smile” effect will thin your sound and thin the meat under your mouthpiece which can be uncomfortable. Depressor labii inferioric (draws lower lip down and slightly lateral) Unless your chin is bunching up, don’t worry about these muscles. Mentalis (elevates and protrudes the lower lip) These muscles are outside the area we will be focusing on. Area to…