Thread: Ka, ka, ka
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Old 04-24-2005, 04:32 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Ka, ka, ka

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Originally Posted by Manny Laureano
Do I think it's necessary to practice the K exclusively? No, not particularly. It's sort of like practicing running with only one leg.

Will that leg get stronger as a result? Probably. Will it make the process of running with two legs better? Maybe, indirectly.
Manny, I like the analogy, but I must ask - when you started walking, did you walk on just one leg for the first few years?

When the majority of people start double/triple tongue, they can already use the "tu" to a degree of proficiency. When I teach double/triple tonguing, the first exercises I get my students doing is to produce a clear "ku" syllable. Once that is achieved, then we work on combining them effectively.

I find that if my multiple tonguing is not going well, a few days with me including "ku" exercises in my daily routine helps get me back up on form.
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