Klarinet Archive - Posting 001037.txt from 2000/10

From: "Clark W Fobes" <reedman@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Flutter Tonguing
Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2000 17:23:00 -0400

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Deborah wrote:

"I could use some advice on flutter tonguing. I have had success =
flutter
tonguing on throat tones and in the lower register. But I will be
playing Bernsteins Symphonic Dances and have to flutter tongue in the
upper register. I can't seem to do it. Any suggestions as to how I can
practice flutter tonguing in the upper register. Help!"

Deborah, I just recorded that piece with the San Francsico Opera and I =
know the part you are referring to. I played 2nd clarinet, but I =
beilieve the first part has a flutter on high "G" to G#? is that =
correct? The principal on the recording plays a trill there and it =
sounded fine.

However, it is possible to flutter tongue in the extreme register. You =
need to make the flutter with the tip of your tongue as opposed to your =
throat. For the upper register it helps to pull the clarinet into your =
body so that the mouthpiece tip is high in the mouthpiece and away from =
the tongue. It helps to use resistant fingerings when fluttering up =
there.=20

Also, if starting a tone with flutter, use a "hut" attack.

Good luck!

Clark

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