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billval3
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I just started playing flute in January. I am music teacher (vocal) and had the opportunity to learn on a school instrument up until a few weeks ago when a student needed to take my instrument. I stopped playing for about two weeks until I was able purchase a decent used Yamaha 225S.
My problem is that I seem to be tensing up the outer edges of my tongue (when I play and I'm having difficulty stopping it. I assume I'm doing something wrong here, but not sure what to do about it. I think I may have done this before, but only noticed it after working on a passage or exercise with a bunch of high notes. Now it seems to be happening all of the time. Is it just because I'm a little out of shape from the week off or do I need to change something?
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WoodwindkicksBra
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well it may be from just not doing it for long. i've played flute for two years and the same thing happened to me over the summer. but practicing a lot will make ur tongue faster and stronger. 
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Patrick
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can you get a few lessons with a good teacher?? Sounds like your jaw is very tense, causing your tongue to tighten up..your jaw should be as relaxed as when you sing...
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billval3
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Thanks for the responses. I didn't get a chance to practice today, but I'll check to see if I'm tensing up my jaw tomorrow!
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Patrick
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also, be sure to keep your throat open and relaxed, just as in singing, that's why I have learned more from singers about breathing and relaxation than anyone
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JOhnlovemusic
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Patrick has a good suggestion. Also see if you can keep the tonge down in your mouth. Don't use your tongue to stop the air for articulation sbut rather only to interupt it.
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billval3
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I was trying to keep my tongue down, but it was difficult. I think it went a little better today because I focused on relaxing my jaw. Thanks, everybody!
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