Articulation - Nuvo Play It Today Series Manual

jHorn

Articulation

Once you can create a consistent tone on the jHorn, you can begin to introduce articulation
which is the separation of notes by using the tongue to interrupt the airflow. Start by saying
"Too" without the instrument. Notice how the top part of the tongue moves up and down. Next,
bring the instrument to the mouth and trying playing notes B, A, and G making sure to start each
note with the tongue. Try playing different rhythms on one note making sure to clearly articulate
each note.
Note Lengths
Music notes tell us what notes to play as well as how long to hold the notes for.
In 4 4 , 3 4 and 2 4 time signature:
Air
Too Too
Whole Note:
4 counts of sound
Half Note:
2 counts of sound
Quarter Note:
1 counts of sound
Too Too
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