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Re: Anchor tonguing

Author: Clarinet4hire
Date: 2014-05-24 02:40

Interesting. I studied with one of Gigliotti's students when I was in Denver. When I learned I was anchor tonguing. I brought it up because it was a bad thing according to the most literal Bonade approach to music.

My teacher looked at me and told me that he realized I was anchor tonguing, however, I had no issues with articulation, and since I could tongue cleanly through the Galanta Dances at a M.M. of 1/4 note = 152, he simply felt there was no need to alter what I was doing. I think the general feeling was that if I could be that consistent and rapid, there would be no need to employ double tonguing.

But... Now that I am learning how to double tongue, I am definitely being forced to change this. There are just some things I want the faster tongue for.

It seems the Philadelphia school understood that everyone was constructed differently and one approach may not be the best approach to every individual based on how they are framed themselves. I remember hearing that sentiment from Gigliotti once as well.

For the OP... I would recommend getting your hands on "The Clarinet Compendium" by Daniel Bonade. I hope you can find it. If not, let me know.

It can be very helpful in these matters.

Brian

Post Edited (2014-05-24 02:42)

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