[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] RE: triple tonguing
Hello Kees,
When I was learning triple tonguing, my teacher Michael Howie made me play
it slowly for at least 6 months. He would not let me go any faster until I
could pronounce the 'G' syllable as clearly as the 'D' sound. Once I had
this mastered, we then worked on shaping the triplets which involved
'strong, medium,weak' - the same way in which a waltz should be played.
When I said 'weak' I did not mean that the 'G' sound should be inferior,
only that it should be played musically and in context.
I'm pleased to hear that my teacher Mike was not the only person who
insisted on a strong 'G' before progressing to a quicker triplet - so many
people rush the triple tonguing learning curve, and end up struggling with
both moving triplets and an even space between each note.
As far as starting the triplet with a 'K' as you pointed out in your mail, I
don't know of any teacher who would condone this - Howard Snell, Dave King
and Michael Howie will all back me up on this..... even when the tripling
starts on the last triplet you should use 'D' - this gives you a good,
strong start (even if you have a strong 'G'!!!).
Maureen
(still at Fodens)
Cameron.
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