On the Tip of My Tongue
for Solo Flute
Gibson Mahnke
On the Tip of My Tongue
for Solo Flute
Gibson Mahnke (b. 2004)
Instrumentation
Solo Flute
Duration
ca. 2’
Performance Notes
Second durations are suggestions, and liberties may be taken for the sake of performance or musicality. All phrases without second durations should be performed at the tempo designated.
- “X” noteheads indicate speaking or whispering into the instrument
- Square noteheads indicate tongue ram
- Stemless grace notes indicate to rapidly fnger random pitches while either playing or speaking
- Circles above notes indicate harmonics
For demonstrations of extended techniques, refer to https://www.futecolors.com or feel free to contact me at gibson.mahnke@gmail.com.
Program Notes
lethologica (n ) - the inability to remember a particular word or name
Version I: 26 June 2025