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Double Tonguing

One technique that the flute performs better than any other woodwind instrument is double-tonguing. This technique is used to produce several fast staccato notes in a row. Let's listen to an example of double-tonguing:

You can hear the flurry of sound this technique creates. The flute can even perform triple-tonguing when needed for triplet patterns. Double and triple tonguing on the flute add exciting rhythmic elements to the part, as well as a change in instrumental color.