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Author: smross
Date: 2005-10-15 02:43
I have a question for those who double on both flute and clarinet. Clarinet is my main instrument, and I started flute a couple years after picking up the clarinet. My tonguing on clarinet has finally gotten to a good place where I'm not constantly worried about it anymore.
My tonguing on flute, however, is another story. To me (and to my flute teacher and other listeners) my tonguing on flute sounds sort of stuffy and the sound being ever so slightly delayed from the actual point of the tongue stroke.
I thought this might be because perhaps all the muscles required to play clarinet (well) are harder to relax, therefore preventing the proper embouchure when I change over to flute. Any thoughts or comments? I could use some help, because I think my flute teacher is kind of at her wit's end with helping me with it. We're both kind of out of options at this point. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
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Author: clarinetmaniac101
Date: 2005-10-15 07:49
I had the same problem, because I also double on flute but not seriously like the clarinet. Now I think what might be your problem is that articulation on the flute requires less tounge(not so hard) than it does on the clarinet. It is harder to adjust but I think you will get it though once you practice. WORD of caution don't focus on flute too much because it hurts your clarinet playing as well trust me I tried that and I was very dissapointed with the results at all-state. I still made it but not the chair I wanted, just a quick story there for you.
Rashad
*clarinet
Post Edited (2005-10-15 07:50)
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Author: Dan1937
Date: 2005-10-15 12:41
I'm not sure whether this will help your flute tonguing (it DOES seem to help tonal focus), but several "pro-level" players I know always start their daily practice routine on the smallest instrument they will be playing. Therefore, if you're doubling on flute and clarinet, begin your routine by starting on the flute.
Give it a try!
Dan
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Author: Arnoldstang
Date: 2005-10-15 12:50
Go to the experts.....another board....Yahoo...Flutenet......ask Jennifer Cluff . She will give you all the info you need.
Freelance woodwind performer
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Author: Hiroshi
Date: 2005-10-15 19:26
James Galway does not believe in 'relaxed embouchure'.
http://www.superflute.com/notes/tone.htm
This is his flute chat page:
http://www.superflute.com/chatnote.htm
Your problem may not come from the fact that you are a flute/clarinet doubler.
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Author: sevysuite
Date: 2005-10-16 08:06
Respectfully, you need to find another teacher!!! This may be a task in of itself! A good & competent teacher should be able to recognize & diagnose your problem with their eyes closed, and without you having to ask/beg the question!
The answer to your articulation most likely begins with a consonant.
Try "Tu / Too" for a crisp, sudden, accented attack.
Try "Du / Doo" for a softer effect.
Try "Pu / Poo" (with the lips only- no tongue) for pianissimo attacks.
Air pressure must remain constant, the tongue only interrupts the flow, but not the reservoir of pressure.
Clarinet was my first instrument (actually Voice is everyone’s first). Then i began saxophone after achieving competence on clarinet. A year later i began flute. The only real conflict in doubling on flute is if you are playing a brass instrument as well. For example, i discovered that blowing a shofar (rams horn) decimated my flute chops. Shofar no more for me!
Currently, i switch between clarinet, soprano. alto, tenor sax, flute & piccolo at will, without sacrifice to any one instrument. This is only truly possible through practice & experience & desire. I personally strive to make every instrument i play sound as if it were my first and only instrument. No excuses!
Post Edited (2005-10-16 08:11)
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