Light Tonguing on Clarinet: How to Fix Common Problems with Tonguing!

[@aspenx1304]

I LOVE CALLY books !!! I am so excited !!!

[@amirali.clarinet]

Thanks for your golden advice ❤

[@tammit1188]

Thank you Cally. Another great video!

[@DavidMiyoba]

Wow can't wait for the book Cally 😊😊

[@djasge3893]

Thank you, most helpful. Would you have some comments on embouchure, tonguing and air support ( similarities, differences, hints) for someone who doubles on saxophone and clarinet ( say bass clarinet and tenor sax) please? Keep up the great content!

[@callyclarinet]

Thank you!! So… I’m not a saxophonist and while I have dabbled in doubling, I think I need more saxophone experience before I feel comfortable sharing any advice yet. So sorry!

[@callyclarinet]

But I can say that when I have students who double, I can tell if they’ve just come from practicing saxophone because they usually have a “squishier” looking embouchure, drop their jaw on low notes (unnecessary on clarinet), and will tongue too hard with too much tongue. I hope that helps a little!

[@aspenx1304]

Thank you Cally :) This is GREAT !!!

[@PatchesTanxHoney]

I always look forward to your playing tips. One question: what kind of reeds do you use? I'm going to switch over to Vandorens.........

[@callyclarinet]

I use Vandoren V12's and Vandoren Traditional. In this video I'm using the traditional.

[@cesarsouza6302]

​@@callyclarinet WHAT REED NUMBER DO YOU USE ?

[@SuperDuperTuberTube]

Thanks!

[@callyclarinet]

You're welcome! 🎵

[@shinehong538]

Hi! I have a question. When you mean faster air and more air support, how do you prevent the dynamic from changing?

[@callyclarinet]

volume of air

[@cathy_clarinet]

Yay I can make your class. This is a super important topic. 👏🎶

[@callyclarinet]

Thanks Cathy!! I like your most recent video. Very cool! 😎

[@vainty]

Hi Cally! I have a question that’s about this topic, when I tongue in the upper clarion, I notice. It’s not as free and clear. To me it sounds pretty resistant. Resistant as the note comes out, but it’s not as responsive as when i’m tonguing in the lower clarion or the chalumeau. For example, if im doing rose etude #2 from the 32. The little descending scale in the beginning. The tonguing isn’t responsive and it holds me back from actual speed. How can I fix this problem? Because it’s pretty restrictive.

[@callyclarinet]

Try blowing faster air / more air support (like blowing out a candle). And make sure the jaw is not moving when you tongue. Good luck!

[@T.H.W.O.T.H]

Marimba? 😃

[@callyclarinet]

Hahaha yes! My significant other is a percussionist! If a Chicagoan has an instrument in their front window, it's likely a baby grand piano. We thought it would be fun to have a marimba out front 😂 (he also plays piano and would love a baby grand but we really don't have room!)