Klarinet Archive - Posting 001068.txt from 2002/11

From: Audrey Travis <vsofan@-----.ca>
Subj: Re: [kl] Introducing tonguing - was "teaching clarinet"
Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2002 19:59:31 -0500

Charlie
That's a good question! Tongueing notes allows a wind musician to begin
each note crisply and clearly (and in case of staccato, to end a note
distinctly) and allows a set amount of air in the lungs to be used more
efficiently ie. play longer on one breath. It also distinguishes the
sound from slurring, so you have one more skill to add to your clarinet
'bag of tricks'.

Audrey

Charlie White wrote:
>
> I am going to display my ignorance: - -
>
> I have been reading all the posting about tonguing and tonguing techniques. I
> am curious, why tongue in the first place?
>
> Charlie
>

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