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Re: "Chippy" Articulation

Author: CarolinaClarinet
Date: 2017-05-04 02:49

(1) Record it and listen. You can do it with a smart-phone.

(2) If it's a scoop of the pitch when you articulate, work on keeping all of your tongue low, flat, and keep the back part relaxed except for the tip (which should also be flat). There are many (over 12) muscles in your tongue. Only 2 (at the tip) are actually involved in proper articulation - the two at the absolute tip of the tongue. Say de-de-de-de very fast and softly and try to emulate that motion for articulation - keeping all the back muscles at rest.

(3) If it's a THU THU THU sound, see #2 above. Do not "PUSH AIR" - just lety the tip of your tongue stop the reed - release the reed - then stop the reed again. No pushing or explosion of air.

Good luck.

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