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Re: Voicing

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2019-01-31 07:27

Karl has this precisely. I have made a lot about the "EEEE" position of the tongue in many posts but I also tell students that using the natural, relaxed position of your tongue (how it sits in there when you're not playing and NOT thinking about it) is just as good. The idea behind getting the tongue in a neutral position or an "EEEE" position is just to make the air flow more pointed toward the tip of the reed/mouthpiece. But that really all about efficiency and may not make a huge difference.

Avoiding the down position, or "AHHHHH" posture is meant to prevent the back of your tongue from causing any partial blockage of the air stream from your trachea. One way to check on this (don't just take my word for it) is to go running and start breathing heavy. Try that while positioning your tongue as if you were saying "AHHHH." You'll give that up in a hurry.

....................Paul Aviles

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