Klarinet Archive - Posting 000217.txt from 1997/07

From: nashton@-----. Smith)
Subj: Re: tonguing
Date: Mon, 7 Jul 1997 17:30:31 -0400

On Mon, 07 Jul 1997 12:21:12 PDT "Chad Beberniss"
<clarifreke@-----.com> writes:
>I have been having alot of problem tonguing. When I do tongue I get a
>tah sound. I also have to withdraw saliva practically after every two
>measures. If anybody could help me I would really appreciate it.
>
>Chad
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Chad-
I don't know what level, you're on, so I feel kind of funny sending you
advice. I'm 18, and I've been playing clarinet since I was 9. My advice
is this: try a softer reed. Also, make sure your ligature is tight
enough that the reed can't slide around (my teacher never tightens his
ligature, but if I did that, my reed wouldn't stay still). I tell my
students to hit the reed with the smallest amount of tongue possible,
just the very tip. Another possibility might be that you're not
supporting enough. Good luck, and hope I helped.
Nashton S.