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Articulations

4 note tongued and 4 note slurred

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We are ready to practice articulations called "tonguing" and "slurring".  As you see and hear in the video. The four notes from G - C (fingerings below) will be played. Tongue first by simply using the word "too" to start the tone. When slurring, air and fingers continue moving smooth and connected.

4 note tongued and 4 note staccato

This time we will try tonguing to another variation called staccato. The four notes from G - C (fingerings below) will be played. Tongue first by simply using the word "too" to start the tone. When trying staccato, aim to create a light seperation of space between each pitch

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