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Half (Ghost) Tonguing: A 5-Note Exercise to Make Playing Fast Easier
Using half tonguing when playing faster lines can help keep articulation and time in check.
Half (Ghost) Tonguing
How do you get that sound that’s kind of articulated, kind of not? The one you hear in so much bebop?
Avoiding Common Problems: Pinched Tone, Jerky Time-Feel, & Wandering Scale-Based Improv
A few suggestions for getting past these common issues.
Player Problems (2 of 4): Dynamic Phrasing and Syncopation
Part 2 of a mini-series addressing some common issues we all face—articulation, phrasing, vocabulary—through a phrase-by-phrase review of a student’s performance.
Player Problems (1 of 4): Ghosting, half-tonguing and “jazz” articulation
This mini-series addresses some common issues we all face—articulation, phrasing, vocabulary—through a phrase-by-phrase review of a student’s performance.
How to play legato staccato bebop articulation, and fast!
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Practicing jazz articulation – What are some good targets to aim for?
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Embouchure, Overtones, Jaw Shape, Subtoning, Altissimo, & Articulation
Using syllables, directing air flow, breath support, overtones, altissimo, articulation, & some advice from my college saxophone professor.