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Old 07-16-2005, 04:25 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Upper Register Multiple Tonguing

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Originally Posted by Calliope
Hi Manny-

Do you have any suggestions for cleaning up multiple tonguing in the upper register? I have problems doing it with a good sound. I find that instead it sounds brittle and forced, whereas the rest of my playing can stay open and relaxed. I'd appreciate any input you may have for me and others in a similar situation.

Thanks,
LJJ
LJ, I know Manny will have his own opinion but I think you just answered your own problem. You say your lower registers sound clear and RELAXED but the upper sounds FORCED. Do some studies (Clarke, Arban, etc) that transcinds both reigsters or rides the line between the two and try to get that clear, focused, RELAXED sound in the higher register. Instead of multiple tounging though, I'd just work on the sound concept. Then after you have your "sound" you can start with the tounging up there. just my 2 cents.
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