I'm trying to learn how to double tongue since I really need to learn it.
What is the best and easiest way to learn and play it really well.
Many people I talk to can double tongue really easily and I'm wondeirng how they can do it. It feels like my tongue is fat(which it is ><) and i'm only able to do it for like 4 notes then my tongue starts going weird...
So can anyone give me any tips into double tongueing better?
Double tongue
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saxyfluteguy
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Re: Double tongue
Double tonguing is a very important skill to master for any flute player. Like most other things, it takes a lot of practice to do well.
When I first began to learn how to double tonguing, I was in the same situation you are in right now. I couldn't tongue more than a few notes without getting an odd sensation in my mouth. Later on, I realized the sensation was just the muscles in my tongue working. You need to build of the power of your tongue through continuous practice, or like all other muscles, it will eventually go away.
Double tonguing can be done a several different ways, but the main ones are using the syllables ta-ka-ta-ka or diga-diga (I prefer this one). The choice is usually just personal preference, but changing the syllable in certain playing scenarios can help also. Basically, just say these syllables repeatedly, then try playing while tonguing them on a mid-range note like middle B. Start slowly with a metronome to make sure you are doing it steadily. When you feel you're starting to get better, trying double tonguing a simple song like Mary Had a Little Lamb, a scale, or some of your band music.
If you practice this continually, you will become a great double tonguer. Good luck!
When I first began to learn how to double tonguing, I was in the same situation you are in right now. I couldn't tongue more than a few notes without getting an odd sensation in my mouth. Later on, I realized the sensation was just the muscles in my tongue working. You need to build of the power of your tongue through continuous practice, or like all other muscles, it will eventually go away.
Double tonguing can be done a several different ways, but the main ones are using the syllables ta-ka-ta-ka or diga-diga (I prefer this one). The choice is usually just personal preference, but changing the syllable in certain playing scenarios can help also. Basically, just say these syllables repeatedly, then try playing while tonguing them on a mid-range note like middle B. Start slowly with a metronome to make sure you are doing it steadily. When you feel you're starting to get better, trying double tonguing a simple song like Mary Had a Little Lamb, a scale, or some of your band music.
If you practice this continually, you will become a great double tonguer. Good luck!