Slurring on the clarinet is a technique that allows you to play multiple notes smoothly and connectedly without tonguing. It is an essential technique for playing many pieces of music, and it can add a great deal of expression and beauty to your playing.
There are two main types of slurs: legato and portato. Legato slurs are played very smoothly and connectedly, with no space between the notes. Portato slurs are played with a slight space between the notes, which gives them a more detached sound. To slur on the clarinet, you need to use your tongue to articulate the first note of the slur and then release your tongue so that the air flows smoothly through the instrument for the remaining notes. It is important to keep your embouchure relaxed and to use a light, even airstream. Slurring can be a difficult technique to master, but it is well worth the effort. It can add a great deal of expression and beauty to your playing, and it is an essential technique for playing many pieces of music.
