Klarinet Archive - Posting 000427.txt from 2002/04

From: tianshiwushendu@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] slap tonguing
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 12:20:04 -0400

I think the easiest way to explain slap tongue is to allude to the Bass
guitar.

One of the most common playing techniques is called "Picking" (AKA Slap
). What do it boil down to, plucking the strings with a vengeance. I see
my brother do it all the time, and the Bassist for our Jazz band is a pro
at it.

So on bass clarinet, its basically turning what would be a calmly tongued
note into a sharper and louder Staccato.

I can't really think of any other way to explain it.

D
On Mon, 15 Apr 2002 18:19:48 -0400 "Russ Conjerti"
<rvconjerti@-----.net> writes:
> I'm reading a lot of posts about slap tonguing but I don't know if
> I've ever
> heard it. So... for any of you who have developed this technique or
> are
> trying to do so ... What is its purpose? When is it appropriate?
>
> Sincerely,
> Russ Conjerti
>
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