3.4 Articulation: Slur and Tongue

Written By Nancy Taylor

Goal: Alternate between slurring and tonguing, Learn 5-note pattern in C

  • Start this lesson like every other with emm and puu, singing and buzzing 

  • Review articulation by saying 'thee' and articulating the tongue between the teeth

  • Ask the student to SIT UP TALL if they are not

  • Play pattern in call and response C-D-E-F-G-F-E-D-C 

  • Play pattern in call and response using various tongue/slur articulations

  • Play Mary Had a Little Lamb and discuss options for articulation

FINISH: Play something for the student or share a YouTube video. Video Search Suggestion: Jens Lindeman and Army Band (music starts at 1:24. Jazz style with lots of high notes).

Nancy Taylor
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