Flute Embouchure Flashcards
1
Q
- No tone, rushing air (Causes)
A
Air going across hole
Lower lip not on hole
Corners 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
4
Q
- Some sound, mostly air (Remedies)
A
Lower chin, blow down
More “OO”
5
Q
4a. “Whoof” sound (Causes)
A
No tongue being used
6
Q
4a. “Whoof” sound (Remedies)
A
Emphasize “TOO”
7
Q
4b. “Thu” sound (Causes)
A
Tongue going between teeth
8
Q
4b. “Thu” sounds (Remedies)
A
More “TOO”
9
Q
5a. High pitched whistle (causes)
A
Too much air
Rolled out too far
10
Q
5a. High pitched whistle (remedies)
A
Blow less hard
Turn headjoint in
11
Q
5b. Flat pitch (causes)
A
Hole covered too much
Rolled in too far
12
Q
5b. Flat pitch (remedies)
A
Cover less hole
Roll out
