WIND POWER & THE TONGUE — Purtle Brass Conference 2010 · I

This lecture examines the foundational relationship between wind power and tongue function as taught through the Claude Gordon system and informed by Herbert L. Clarke’s technical studies. Jeff Purtle outlines how efficient airflow and tongue placement govern clarity, response, and upper-register reliability. Rather than isolated exercises, this session presents a diagnostic framework for identifying breakdowns in tone production and articulation.