K Tongue Modified

   K Tongue Modified (KTM) is Claude Gordon's expansion of Herbert L. Clarke's "K" tonguing.  The common denominator to both tonguing techniques is use of the tongue proper rather than the tongue tip.
   Gordon theorized by tonguing in this fashion (KTM) less disturbance would be offered the airstream and result in a more effective upper register performance.
    Like "K" tonguing, KTM requires the tongue tip make contact with the back of the lower teeth at all times.  Unlike "K" tonguing, KTM is used for single tonguing in addition to double and triple tonguing.
   Converting to KTM takes time.  But usually less time for players proficient in "K" tonguing.  It should be noted that KTM requires developing the front of the tongue ("T") to the same degree of fluency as the back of the tongue ("K").
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