Flute Lesson 8: Tonguing

What does tonguing refer to in music?

• Using your tongue to start a note

• Using your tongue to stop a note

• Using your tongue to change the pitch of a note

• Using your tongue to create vibrato

What word is used to practice the tonguing technique?

• Poo

• Too

• Doo

• Loo

What is the primary difference between playing separated sounds and connected sounds?

• Separated sounds have silence in between, while connected sounds have no breaks.

• Separated sounds use more air, while connected sounds use less air.

• Separated sounds are louder, while connected sounds are softer.

• Separated sounds are played on the headjoint, while connected sounds are played on the full flute.

What is the correct finger placement for playing the note B on the flute?

• Left hand thumb and first finger down, right hand pinky down.

• Left hand thumb and all fingers down, right hand pinky down.

• Left hand first finger down, right hand pinky down, thumb up.

• All fingers down on both hands.

When playing notes with rhythm on the flute, how should the tongue be used in conjunction with finger movements?

• The tongue should say "too" simultaneously with the finger pushing down.

• The tongue should say "too" before the finger pushes down.

• The tongue should say "too" after the finger pushes down.

• The tongue should not be used for rhythm; only fingers are important.