Isolated Tongue

Jaw and Tongue Independence

This exercises helps to overcome the strong tie between tongue and jaw for optimal mechanical efficiency. Focus on a soft jaw while using your tongue to life and form a “y” sound to sing the syllable “yah”. Watch out: this one is deceptively simple! Best to practice in front of a mirror so you can keep an eye on what your jaw is up to.

Prefer to skip the instructional intro? Jump to the related Piano Track here.