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Re: Tongue Position

Author: Philip Caron
Date: 2016-02-08 09:23

I agree with sfalexi. I keep the tongue pretty close to the roof of my mouth, and the sides feel like they curl slightly up to touch the sides of the molars.

My tongue is relatively large, so I arch it not only in the back but also somewhat forward. This makes room for the mouthpiece in my mouth, and also adds a gentle tension to the tongue, which seems to help my sound.

Also, the tip of the tongue stays close to the reed, like about as close as I can get without hindering its vibration. This seems necessary for fast articulation, plus I like the feel of my whole tongue "aiming" or "channeling" the air almost directly into the tip opening. Like the instrument extends into me.

Just my observation, but the tongue seems to be a key element in the quality of sound.

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