Flute Embouchure Flashcards
1
Q
No tone, rushing air
Causes
A
- Air is going across hole
- lower lip not on hole
- Corners of lips not pulled together
2
Q
No tone, rushing air
Remedies
A
- Blow more into hole
- Place more lip over hole
- More “whee”
3
Q
Some Sound , Mostly Air
Causes
A
- “Splitting” the tone
- Too large of an opening in lips
4
Q
Some Sound Mostly Air
Remedies
A
- Lower Chin, blow down
- More “oo” Needed
5
Q
“Whoof” Sound
Causes
A
No tongue being used
6
Q
“Whoof” Sound
Remedies
A
Emphasize “Too”
7
Q
“Thu” Sound
Causes
A
Tounge going between teeth and/or lips
8
Q
“Thu” Sound
Remedies
A
More “too” ( tongue on roof of mouth)
9
Q
High-pitch “whistle” (overtone)
Causes
A
- Too much air
- Headjoint rolled out too fat
10
Q
High-pitch “whistle”
(overtone)
Remedies
A
- Blow less hard.
- Turn Headjoint in
11
Q
Flat pitch
Causes
A
- Hole covered too much
- Rolled in too far
12
Q
Flat Pitch
Remedies
A
- Cover less Hole
- Roll out
