Double tonguing on flute

1. How do you practice double tonguing?
2. What instruments can double tongue?

How do you practice double tonguing?

In most cases, this means using the tip of the tongue to stop airflow. When double tonguing, we use not only the tip, but the middle of the tongue to stop a note. For instance, if you think of normal playing as using the syllable “ta”, your double-tongued notes should alternate using the syllable “ka”.

What instruments can double tongue?

Double tonguing is easiest on brass instruments, and it is more difficult for some woodwind instruments, primarily the clarinet and saxophone. There are different ways of tonguing for the flute.