Author(s)

Ziheng Zheng ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Music College, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Corresponding Author

Ziheng Zheng

ABSTRACT

This study focuses on the classification of tonguing techniques in trumpet performance and their artistic practices and stylistic expressions within the Classical period. Technically, tonguing is systematically categorized into four types: single tonguing, double tonguing, triple tonguing, and rolling tongue. The physiological basis and performance logic of each type are elaborated: Single tonguing uses the tongue tip to block airflow to create a crisp timbre; Double tonguing achieves rapid note transitions through alternating "tu-ku" syllables; Triple tonguing combines single and double modes to adapt to triplet rhythms; Rolling tongue utilizes high-frequency tongue vibrations to produce dense staccato effects, particularly challenging breath control. The study further examines score markings (e.g., staccato "·", staccato "▾", sustained "-"). During the Classical period (as exemplified by Haydn's and Hummel's concertos), tonguing pursued rigor and balance-articulating notes clearly yet naturally, emphasizing lightness in staccato passages and musical continuity, embodying the refined elegance of court music. The research ultimately demonstrates that the evolution of tonguing techniques remains rooted in the era's musical demands, serving both as an innovation product and carrier of artistic philosophy, validating the symbiotic relationship between instrumental expressiveness and musical historical development.

KEYWORDS

Trumpet Articulation Techniques, Style Research, Work Analysis, Trumpet Playing Techniques, Trumpet Practice

CITE THIS PAPER

Ziheng Zheng, Trumpet Articulation Technique in Classical Works. Art and Performance Letters (2025) Vol. 6: 123-132. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/artpl.2025.060317.

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