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Staccato / Tongue Block

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Wed, 04/04/2012 - 15:25
mikolune
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Hello!
I belong to the category of Lip Pursers slowly switching to TB ... I am now am studying the song Take It Easy. I am wondering: is the Staccato tongue blocked ?
enjoying the lessons - thanks :)

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Wed, 04/04/2012 - 21:17
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David Barrett
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Glad you're enjoying the lessons. I tongue block everything in this song. The staccato for the tongue blocking embouchure is commonly "Ka." Down the road you'll learn some other options, but "Ka" is the primary one used for all skill levels of players.

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Wed, 04/04/2012 - 22:57
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mikolune
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ok, many thanks, will try

ok, many thanks, will try that.

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