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Re: Anchor Tonguing

Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2018-11-06 04:03

There are a few great players that don't use the tip of their tongue and can articulate really well. Has to do with the mouth cavity. 130 isn't too bad for speed, if these are 16th notes. but you stated quarter notes. Maybe this was a mistake? If so than I would change and work on tonguing exercises, with scales and 3rds, starting very slowly. It may take weeks to master so be patient.

I personally avoid hitting the tip of the reed due to the reeds being thin and the tongue muscle being so strong so I hit touch the reed behind the tip to avoid that harsh tonguing sound. One of the best sounds I've heard regarding articulation was Mitchell Lurie who put his reed tip a shade above the tip of the mouthpiece. So this avoided him hitting the tip of the thin reed so it was a very sweet effect he got. And fast.

I think it's great to try new techniques and find your sound as the tongue is so important to a great sound. The position of the tongue also controls the throat and the mouth cavity. Also your embouchure in some cases.

Often it is wise to find a different teacher whom you really enjoy their playing and sound. In college I often studied with more than 1 instructor, so you don't have to dump your present teacher. Knowledge is powerful.

Designer of - Vintage 1940 Cicero Mouthpieces and the La Vecchia mouthpieces

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Post Edited (2018-11-06 04:09)

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