Lingual Behavior in Clarinet Articulation: A Multiple-Case Study Into Single and Double Tonguing

Articulating notes on the clarinet requires control of many factors, one which is behavior tongue. It hypothesized that mechanisms to produce in altissimo (highest) register involves lowering tongue dorsum. The study sought answer question whether different tonguing techniques interfered with required dorsum this register, making adequate note production difficult. Four professional players performed diatonic scales across chalumeau, clarion, and registers using two techniques—single double tonguing. Movements blade were recorded 3D Electromagnetic Articulography. movement data revealed that, for all players, a low position was indeed associated higher success rate producing register. Single most effective technique due ability lower during highest For three four failed when performing related high position; participant, however, successful despite position. This latter finding suggests player-specific strategies successfully realize