Posted by Pete on July 19, 2003 at 16:28:34:
In Reply to: Getting the tongue out of the way. posted by Mike Wilson on July 19, 2003 at 15:31:39:
Just the use of basic sylables "when you play" like "tAH" and "tOH" will get the tongue out of the way and let your wind do it's thing. It may take some time getting used to. Start out with some Kopprasch studies slow and speed them up, then check out the Progressive Studies for horn by Pottag, some great articulation stuides there. Whatever articulation studies you can find will do, those are just some standards.
I guess most importantly is to not put so much emphasis on the tongue but more on the sylables and the music. The moment you give any attention to the tongue it backfires on you! Also take large inhalations everytime you play.
Check out Brian's Song and Wind book, there is a portion in the back that talks about the tongue/articulation etc....
Good Luck and most of all enjoy!