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Re: Tongue'n cheek

Author: wrowand
Date: 2006-03-15 13:32

If your tongue is touching the roof of your mouth, then you are tonguing incorrectly. I did this for a very long time and it took a long time to relearn how to tongue.
The problem with tonguing against the roof of your mouth is that you'll never be able to achieve a truly legato articulation -- there will always be a small bump at the start of the note. You may not notice it, but truly careful listeners will hear it. Also, your speed will be limited (more limited than if you were tonguing correctly).
I suggest gettting a copy of Robert Sprenkle's "The Art of Oboe Playing". He has a good discussion of all of the basics of oboe playing and I found his description of proper technique for articulation to be very useful. He also recommends tonguing the corner of the reed for a better legato. Needless to say that won't work if your tongue hits the roof of your mouth.
Best Wishes,
-Woody

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