Flicking

Flicking is a special technique for using the speaker keys (same notes/same keys). Instead of holding the appropriate speaker key down for the duration of the note, you start the note with the speaker key down but then release it once the note has begun.  This creates a clear response for the note without a timbre or pitch disruption as the note is held.

Remember:

• Increase your air speed as the melody goes up and slow it back down as the melody descends.
• Raise the back of your tongue for the flat notes (esp. C and D above the staff) and drop it back down to an “ah” for the sharper notes (half-hole G and below).

Here is the marked score for the same exercise.

Here is the marked score for Octave Slurs G to D