Tongue training is a very important technique for playing the bamboo flute. There are two types of tongues that are often used: long tongue and short tongue.

The tongue acts like a piston that blocks airflow. When the tongue blocks the mouthpiece, a staccato phenomenon occurs, and when the tongue leaves the mouthpiece, the sound continues to be produced. When we play general music, two methods are commonly used: legato and staccato (short tone). Articulation is mainly to solve the problem of staccato. The pronunciation method of "Turning" is to put the tongue against the upper teeth and gums before blowing, and when the tongue touches the position near the mouthpiece, it retracts inward immediately, so that the airflow is blown out to achieve the effect of staccato.

Tone is a very important technique for playing the bamboo flute. It is like the action of a bow when a stringed instrument is played. There are two types of tongues that are often used: long tongue and short tongue.

long tongue

The tongue blocks the mouthpiece for a short time, and the time it leaves the mouthpiece for a long time is long tongue sticking out.

short tongue

Short tongue sticking includes single sticking, double sticking, triple sticking, etc. Its characteristic is that the tongue blocks the mouthpiece for a long time and leaves the mouthpiece for a short time, just like the bow and jump bow of a stringed instrument.

When practicing, keep the following in mind:

1. The pronunciation method of playing "Tumbling" should be correct. Pronunciation should be strong and clear.
2. Do not stop exhaling during the exercise. The gas should be spit out gently, not too big.
3. When the tongue is retracted, the distance from the mouthpiece should be as short as possible so that the airflow can pass through.
4. The tongue movements should be flexible, don't be too tense, don't force the tip of the tongue to block the mouthpiece, just touch it. Especially when attacking, we must pay attention to the simultaneity of tongue vibration and blowing air, otherwise, the pronunciation will be blurred.