[Jim Srnick]

Johnny, Thanks for the quick reply. It’s hard to have an email conversation about sound. The really cool articulation I’m reaching for is the “duuudaduuudaduuuda” sound (if that makes any sense at all). As I said the tongue a note slur the next is somewhat fine for me but to me it sounds as if the players are using loud and soft as well. I can see this technique in a slow ballad but how ever is this done in fast runs you’d hear with say TOP? Sounds so professional.

Jim

[Jim Srnick]

Is it possible I’m doing it without knowing it? I try to tongue the first note on the beat and the second note on the up beat then slur the next note and so on but I still don’t hear the ta-ah-ta-ah. Is there a trick here? Maybe a focus on the up beat note with more air then less air on the slurred note to get that great jazz articulation. I’m sorry. I guess I’m thick headed but I just don’t seem to get this but know it’s something I need in my musical tool box. Thanks again for your advice and for sharing your knowledge and hard work!!! It’s very much appreciated!!

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