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Author: ian
Date: 2005-09-27 03:52
How's it done? I'm trying everything ive been told, and its not working. Just wondewring if anyone has any advice. Also, this is off topic, but is it possible to double tongue on a woodwind?
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Author: Flute472
Date: 2005-09-27 21:14
Yes. but it's easier to double tongue on a flute than a reed instrument
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Author: Raj
Date: 2005-09-29 22:08
wait a second, how do you circular breathe? Is it close to the method that bagpipes use?
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Author: Flute472
Date: 2005-09-30 02:56
Well, basically double tongue is usually used in really fast passages like for example, Scherzo from Mendelshonn's Midsummer Night's Dream. Sometimes, using only single tounguing (the usual tu) may slow some players down or cause unclear articulation. So, players will use double tongue (tu-ku). When you single tongue, your tongue just moves in one direction, forward. In double tongue, your tongue moves forward and backward, this is where you get the syllable of tu-ku.
Circular breathing is where you take a breath in through your nose instead of your mouth. This way, a player can play or hold a note for a very very long time. For example, holding 10 whole notes in a very slow tempo without cutting it off in the middle to take a breath. Basically, it allows a player to hold very long phrases or notes without taking a breath through the mouth which will disturb the flow or something like that.
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Author: Theboy_2
Date: 2005-10-01 07:38
cyclical or circular breathing is the exactl same system that a bagpipe use. you tale a breathe through your nose as you are exhaling thropugh your mouth. and for those of you who know your physics, you aren't inhaling and exhaling at the same time. you start with a big breath, strat playing your note and as you notice you are running out of breath you put a pocket of air in your mouth and quickly inhale through your nose and start the cycle over again. this is a tricky technique. the best way to start out is to use a straw in a cup of water. blow bubbles for as long as you can. when you get the hang of it, you should be able to blow forever. wheny ou are comfortable, switch to your instrument. an instrument takes more air pressure then a straw, so there will be a little time to get used to the difference. hope this helps.
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