It's all about the air and embouchure. If the note is changing partials, then no tongue is needed. A fast slide is, but let the air and embouchure do the work. Buzzing the notes you are slurring will help. Model it on the horn and try to have them match pitch.
Let me be very clear on this:
YOU DO NOT NEED TO TONGUE THE SECOND (OR THIRD) NOTE OF A SLUR IF IT CHANGES PARTIALS. I've seen folks use a dah or lah tongue if it stays on.
Tim
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