How to Jazz Tongue on Trumpet

Published 2021-10-16
In this episode of "Trumpet with Bob," Bobby discusses the technique of "Jazz tonguing" on trumpet, and considerations for articulation in jazz and improvised music.

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All Comments (21)
  • @The_MikeM
    As a tubist who doesn’t play in jazz and only listens to jazz this is very helpful
  • @GDM223SR
    I used to slur everything, but now, tonguing actually makes my note choices more deliberate. Which slows me down a bit, but makes for better music. Thanks!
  • Very cool. Young players will benefit from this. I really love Dizzy’s articulation in his early bebop years.
  • @radiantmind8729
    You play some hot lines, man. I’ve yet to figure out how to do that. Blows my mind.
  • @erikg2515
    This is exactly what i've been looking for. Great explanation on articulation.
  • I just register, i found your way very smooth. I used to play by ear when I was 32 years sold my Flugelhorn and my trumpet. I am 68 now and 4 months ago I bought a Jupiter 600, used but in excellent condition. Since i bought it i bring playing it 2 or 3 times per day, I also started to read music a little, I am playing Misty by reading the notes, make a mistake ot two but never give up. By the way, I only have my right arm. Bought a nice glove left the pinky and the thump only so when I whole it it wouldn't feel so hard on my hand. Thank you for taking the time to teach us your playing techniques. God Bless!
  • @Matraka2000
    Excellent. Well explained and you have a nice tune. Thanks.
  • Just brilliant Bob; still learning at this end and I already subscribed to your channel. Take care :-)
  • I appreciate and I really enjoy your demonstrations I really need more lessons with you especially on how to improvise
  • @countzero1972
    I am a middle aged rookie.. As a guitar, bass, drum player I just wanted to try something different. You make it look so easy Bob LOL I feel like a child. So clumsy and I can't even make a decent tone. It is all very humbling indeed! Maybe I will pay for some remote lessons. I bought the most inexpensive trumpet on Amazon but I still think the problem is me :) Great videos, thanks.
  • Yeah, Bob. Good to see and hear you again. Sweet lines and love your teaching style. Will definitely share with my students.