Klarinet Archive - Posting 000089.txt from 1994/11

From: Timothy Tikker <tjt@-----.ORG>
Subj: Re: Flutter tonguing
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 1994 13:20:29 -0500

On Thu, 3 Nov 1994, Michiya Nishino wrote:

> > start by trying to create a "gargling" action in the back of your throat,
and
> > then try to move it forward alittle. On the clarinet, this is probably a
> > little easier with softer reeds. Lee Callet
>
>
> Do you mean that you gargle saliva in the back of your throat? Hmm, I'll
> have to try that later.
>

You're kidding, right?...!

The glottis gargles pretty well by itself, without needing any liquid -
you just have to set it up right to vibrate with the breath.