buzzing

lauriep · Post by **lauriep** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 7:44 am

I'm interested in learning the buzzing technique advocated by Keith Underwood. Does anyone have insight on how it is accomplished?

Griever · Post by **Griever** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:41 pm

Are you referring to multiphonics?

lauriep · Post by **lauriep** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:10 pm

No, I am not referring to multiphonics, although flute buzzing is also used as a technique to enhance the flute tone and breath control. It has been explained to me as being similar to the buzzing a trumpet player must do in order to produce a tone. I've also heard it referred to as "spit buzzing".
Thank you!! Laurie P.

Griever · Post by **Griever** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 11:23 am

Well as far as buzzing goes it is like a trumpet, what you need to do is be able to produce the proper buzzing that a trumpet would. It is basically like blowing a raspberry. then to make the pitch go up and down you tighten or loosen your diaphragm and make a smaller hole. Btw try to not pull your lips back a lot just think of making the hole smaller and push your lips forward a bit. Idk if this will help with what Underwood is advocating but that is how to do it on a trumpet.