Tongue Blocking Visualization
1. The Setup
To master tongue blocking, start by creating a large aperture with your lips. Instead of puckering, relax your lips as if saying the letter 'O' and place them over three holes at once.
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Why Tongue Blocking?
Tongue blocking allows for a fuller, warmer tone, access to note splits, and is the foundation for advanced techniques like octaves and rhythmic slaps.
Rich, throaty resonance
Enables split-interval chords
Improved articulation control
Practice Tip
Don't force the air. Tongue blocking should feel effortless. If you experience jaw tension, relax your shoulders and re-align your jaw position.