Klarinet Archive - Posting 000331.txt from 1997/07

From: licoricestick2@-----.com (A M)
Subj: Tonguing (AGAIN!)
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 1997 21:27:42 -0400

Hi everyone!

This is my first time contributing to the list, although I have enjoyed
it for many months now. My problem is this: I think I have a big problem
with my tonguing. This might sound weird, but I have a long tongue and I
find it nearly impossible to tongue with the tip. I have to anchor my
tongue behind my bottom teeth in order to articulate. Therefore, I am
using the part of my tongue which is about two are three millimeters back
from the tip, which isn't much, but it makes a big difference. I have
tried to tongue with the tip of my tongue--however, it "tickles" for lack
of a better term and I can't stand it. Any suggestions? Is anchor
tonguing okay or should I just get used to the tickle? :-)

Thanks!

P.S. I have been playing for a while. I have done numerous
pieces--Weber, Mozart, orchestras, bands, etc. I've gotten pretty far
with anchor Tonguing, actually--but I'm afraid I'm at the end of my
progress articulation-wise!

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