• Learn double tonguing technique
• Practice "te-ke" syllable patterns
• Apply to rapid passages
• Build speed gradually

Introduction

Welcome to upper intermediate level! You're ready for advanced techniques that enable virtuoso playing. Double tonguing allows rapid articulation beyond what single tonguing can achieve.

What is Double Tonguing?

Single tonguing ("too-too-too") uses the tip of your tongue. Above certain speeds, the tongue can't move fast enough. Double tonguing alternates tongue tip and back: "te-ke-te-ke"

The Technique

1. "Te" - Tongue tip, like normal tonguing
2. "Ke" - Back of tongue, against soft palate (like saying "k")

Say slowly without the recorder: "te-ke-te-ke-te-ke-te-ke"

The "ke" should sound as clear and crisp as the "te"

Building the Skill

Start SLOW. Speed is the last thing to develop. Focus on evenness first.

Practice Routine (20-25 minutes daily)

1. Spoken practice without recorder - 3 minutes
2. Slow double tonguing exercises - 7 minutes
3. Gradual tempo increase - 10 minutes
4. Apply to musical passages - 5 minutes