Klarinet Archive - Posting 000121.txt from 1998/11

From: musicgirl82@-----.com
Subj: [kl] Articulation?
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 1998 06:23:28 -0500

I am a junior in High School. I'm the first chair clarinetist in my wind
ensemble, have made the all-county bands since 6th grade, and have just
this year made the New York Area All-State band. Yesterday I started
taking private lessons and I'm very happy with this, but i won't see him
for a week and my problem is bothering me too much. I was wondering if
anybody had some pointers for me as far as tongueing is concerned. I have
that problem where my tongue seems to fill up my mouth and any staccato
or accent I try to make comes out as a "dut dut" rather than a "tut tut".
. . heck, it's more of a "ducka ducka" or worse.
Isn't there some kind of thing I can do with my throat for this? Will
opening it work better?
I know i sound stupid, but it is really starting to bother my playing.
Anyone's help would be appreciated.

Thanks!
~Ginger
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