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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000048.txt from 2007/01
From: philfrei@-----.com
Subj: [DR-L] double tonguing
Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2007 20:00:10 -0500
Hi All -
Once again, I started putting some serious effort into learning to
double tongue, and immediately developed a cold & sore throat. Has this
happened to others? I'm starting to think, though, that maybe the sore
throat is from straining during my attempts to double tongue, and the
cold, a case of mistaken identity and just needing more rest. I do have
a history of taking on tension in the neck, more than most any other
oboist I've ever met.
The insights and exercises in "Art of Wind Playing" by Weisberg have
been helpful, but still seem incomplete. Has anyone written more
extensively on DT'ing? I like detail, especially physiological/sensory
detail.
My current thought: a key to being able to DT successfully is a good
quick (and relaxed, remember to relax!) cutoff on the ..ak. This seems
to be aided by a tiny bit of embouchure closure, as in the "lofting"
release, but much quicker in execution. But can this be done at higher
tonguing speeds?
I notice it is possible to breath very quickly, if shallowly:
ha-ah-ha-ah-ha-ah- etc. so it is plausible that some wind coordination
could also be part of a successful DT technique.
Thoughts, any one? As always, I am here to learn and much appreciative
of any shared insights.
Thanks,
Phil Freihofner
Albany CA
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