Klarinet Archive - Posting 000345.txt from 1997/07

From: Tonya J Lawson <chem000f@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Tonguing (AGAIN!)
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 1997 14:09:07 -0400

I too used to anchor tongue but my new teacher wouldn't have it. After
lots of practice I finally broke myself of the habit. From my expirence,
anchor tonguing can get you so far, but not as far as you need to be. I
know it is a long and frustrating process, but I think once you get used
to tonguing with the tip of your tongue, you will really like the way it
improves your playing.

good luck
Tonya

On Fri, 11 Jul 1997, A M wrote:

> 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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