Tonguing

Before we begin blowing, a bit about tonguing. Luckily, tonguing on the flute is relatively easy.



All notes should begin with the tongue. Think about whispering the word "too" but without any adding and "s" sound. You don't want "tssoo," you want a silent "tooooo" when you blow. Without the tongue your flute playing will sound like an owl going "whoooo," and, your note will start below pitch then bend upwards. The tongue is used to make good rhythm.