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Slap Tonguing

1. Using only the reed, place the reed on 2. A slap tongue is the pop that is heard 3. You should be able to hold the reed
your tongue. when the reed is pulled from the mouth- with just your tongue.
piece. Therefore we need to seal the reed
with the tongue.

4. Pop the reed off while still trying to 5. Put the reed on the mouthpiece and 6. The tip of your tongue should be
seal the reed. Imagine scraping down on repeat step 4. touching the back of your bottom teeth.
the reed with the middle of your tongue.

7. The first sounds will most likely be soft 8. Practice the difference between a dry 9. Once you feel familiar with the motion,
clicks. The more air you add, the more slap and a slap where you sustain the try switching between regular tonguing
tone you will produce. note afterwards. and slap tonguing without changing your
embouchure.

© Erik Rönmark
www.concertsaxophonist.com

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