100x100/9: Ng and the free tongue.

SiNGer

Tip of tongue behind lower front teeth.

Hump of tongue against hard palate (not soft).

Freedom at back of tongue (not tight throated).

Ng, in fact, not “position”, but awareness of resting, unused, tongue. Highlights inappropriate intentions that misuse tongue.

Ng clears tongue from resonating pharynx.

Ng promotes legato.

Check ng slides freely across entire range: if not, adjust.

Try ng-ee-eh-ah-oh-oo. Tongue remains ng (minor movements within tongue body). Vowels clear, identifiable.

Try song to ng, then, normally.

Ng can overrule inappropriate intentions to tense, retract, tongue.

Ng awareness better than protrusion exercises, which overlook causes of tongue tension.