Clarinet tongueing trouble?

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Clarinet tongueing trouble?

My tongue is very thick and slow. My teacher is trying to help me tongue on the tip of the reed, but it is very uncomfortable for me. When I try to it is hard to keep my mouth from squeezing up. I feel like I can not get enough air through the instrument when I tongue on the tip. I`m also taking in less mouthpiece, which seems to be helping. This tongueing problem is very bad because I cannot tongue as fast as I am supposed to be able to. It`s like my air is doing the tongueing. How can I improve my tongue and air support??

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Here are some technique's you can try. First, put your hand in front of your face. (no instrument) Blow (embochure set) into your hand. Make sure it's a steady stream. Then, lightly, as if using ONE tastebud, tongue. EXCEPT , tongue so that the air stops, which means your tongue is on the roof of your mouth. Do that for a couple of times, then maybe go around 65 on the metronome, and start tonguning quarter notes. Slowly. Just remember, one tastebud. Then, get your clarinet when your comfortable. First, just put it in your mouth and place your tongue on the reed, now take the mouthpiece out. Where is your tongue touching? It shouldn't be the absolute tip, but pretty close. Now, play an open G, and start tonguing slowly. Take your time, there's no need to rush. Keep on trying until you're comfortable, then speed the tempo up every time.
I hope that helps!