Flutter Tonguing Techniques and Tips

Flutter Tonguing Techniques and Tips

Assessment

Interactive Video

Performing Arts, Music, Fun

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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Emily explains flutter tonguing, a technique used in flute playing. She describes two types: throat flutter tonguing, which resembles gargling, and tongue flutter tonguing, which is more percussive. Emily provides step-by-step instructions for each technique, emphasizing the importance of starting with the throat method in the low register. She compares the two methods, noting that the throat technique is generally easier. Emily encourages practice and patience, sharing her own experiences with learning these techniques.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two types of flutter tonguing introduced by Emily?

Throat and lip

Lip and breath

Throat and tongue

Tongue and lip

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which technique is described as similar to gargling?

Lip flutter tonguing

Breath flutter tonguing

Tongue flutter tonguing

Throat flutter tonguing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the recommended starting note for practicing throat flutter tonguing?

Middle G

High F

High C

Low D

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a characteristic of the tongue flutter tonguing technique?

It is used for slow melodies

It is more percussive

It is similar to singing

It is less percussive

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the tongue flutter tonguing used as an extended technique?

By using a lot of breath

By covering the flute's holes completely

By playing very softly

By playing in the high register

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which flutter tonguing technique does Emily find easier?

Lip flutter tonguing

Breath flutter tonguing

Throat flutter tonguing

Tongue flutter tonguing

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Emily suggest if you find the tongue technique difficult?

Use more breath

Avoid using it

Practice while walking

Try a different instrument

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