Clarinet Lesson 7: Tonguing

What is the primary purpose of "tonguing" on the clarinet?

• To make the instrument louder.

• To start the sound with the tongue.

• To change the pitch of the note.

• To clean the reed.

Which word is suggested to help find the correct tongue position for tonguing on the clarinet?

• Too

• The

• Ta

• Do

What musical note is used as the primary example for practicing tonguing on the clarinet in this lesson?

• C

• F

• G

• B-flat

What happens if your tongue stops the reed from vibrating completely when tonguing?

• The sound becomes louder.

• The sound becomes softer.

• The sound stops.

• The pitch changes.

When tonguing on the clarinet, what should the tongue primarily do to the reed?

• Stop it completely.

• Squish it in.

• Dampen it.

• Push it away.