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trumpetcadet New Member
Joined: 10 Jun 2020 Posts: 5
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Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2020 9:26 am Post subject: Benefits of K tonguing |
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Hi all! I have been always fascinated by the CG philosophy and in these days I have been giving SA and DTR a serious shot to see what best works for me.
I have noticed that a particular emphasis is given to the practice of K tonguing in all registers. Besides the obvious beneficial outcome regarding multiple tonguing, does practicing K tonguing aid also other aspects of playing? |
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Dkjcliff Regular Member
Joined: 12 Apr 2020 Posts: 97
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Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 12:01 pm Post subject: |
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I'm interested in hearing about this from the CG folks as well. I've been informally testing out KTM, or at least I think that is what I'm doing. I try to keep the tip of my tongue touching my bottom teeth or the gum just below the teeth. I find that in the mid and low register it seems to give me a more focused sound. I'm also realizing that it's something I've been naturally doing in in some form in the upper register for awhile. However I have trouble keeping my tongue in position as I ascend past high C. If I don't pull my tongue back the air seems to cut off and it feels like I can't get my embouchure in the position that typically works for me. Is this a natural progression using KTM, i.e., it is challenging to get the hang of in the higher register? _________________ Selmer Radial II
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EBjazz Heavyweight Member
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