Alto Saxophone Lesson 7: Tonguing

What is the technique for starting each sound on the saxophone called?

• Vibrato

• Slurring

• Tonguing

• Articulation

What word is recommended to practice the tonguing technique for saxophone?

• Too

• Doo

• Tha

• La

When performing the correct tonguing technique for saxophone, where should the tongue touch?

• The roof of the mouth

• The back of the top teeth

• The bottom of the teeth

• The tip of the nose

What happens to the reed when a sound is made on the saxophone?

• It expands and contracts.

• It vibrates against the mouthpiece.

• It heats up and cools down.

• It remains stationary.

What is the desired effect of the tongue on the reed during proper tonguing?

• To completely stop the reed's vibration.

• To make the reed vibrate faster.

• To dampen the reed's vibration slightly.

• To make the reed vibrate slower.