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6. Multiple Tonguing
Before delving into a "multiple tongue study, try working away from the trumpet
with wind patterns. Strive for evenness of rhythm, and strong air on all
syllables. Focus on the fundamentals of the multiple tongue, namely making the
"K" sound like a "T' C'Ga" sound like a "Da''). Pick one note and, at a slow
tempo, work to play both kinds of attacks and get them to sound the same. For
example:
Quarter note =60
TRest TRest K Rest K Rest etc.
TRest K Rest TRest K Rest etc.
K Rest K Rest K Rest K Rest etc.
Alternating the "T's" and "K's" in this fashion at a slow tempo will allow the
player to listen and check to see if both articulations are sounding the same.
After achieving some uniformity in articulation, the player should move to some
advanced studies in:
Scales
Arban
Clarke nos. 2 for double tongue and 7 for triple tongue
Gekker
7. Lyrical Studies
The goal in working any lyrical study is to play it as it would be sung by a great
singer. Use singers as models to emulate in your practice.
Arban, The Art of the Phrasing
Concone - various versions, including LyricalStudies - Concone/Sawyer (Brass
Press, Complete Solfeggio - Concone/Korak (Balquidder) and Concone vocal
editions.
8. Power/Range Slow, steady work is essential. Excess tension is your enemy
Below is a simple exercise attributed to Phil Smith. Make sure you practice this
exercise with the metronome and tuner!!
Philip Smith
" Transpose upwards Y2 step at a time
p =.tr
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