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A beginning TUBA student is producing a thin, pinched tone. What are two causes of this problem?
1) embouchure too tight, lips pinched
2) insufficient volume of air passing between lips
Example #4, Gargled Tone
List two remedies.
1) grip the “tube” more firmly
2) re-form embouchure “OH-OO SQUEEZE”
Example # 2, Rushing Air
Two Causes
1) tight closed throat, air stream restricted
2) embouchure too loose, lips spread
Example #4, Gargled Tone
Two Causes
1) embouchure too loose, lips spread
2) lips folding over teeth
A beginning TUBA student is producing no tone, but you can hear rushing air.
What are three remedies for this problem?
1) grip the “tube” more firmly
2) re-form embouchure “OH-OO SQUEEZE”
3) emphasize “OH” to open throat, keep tongue down
Example #3, Tight Thin Tone
Two Remedies
1) review deep breath and fast expulsion of air
2) loosen grip on the “tube”
A beginning TUBA student is producing a stopped tone.
What are two remedies for this problem?
1) re-form embouchure “OH-OO SQUEEZE”
2) loosen grip on the “tube”
A beginning TUBA student is producing a thin, pinched tone. What are two remedies for this problem?
1) review deep breath and fast expulsion of air
2) loosen grip on the “tube”
Example #5, Intense Air
Two Causes
1) lips pinched almost completely together
2) insufficient volume of air passing between lips
A beginning TUBA student is producing no tone, but you can hear rushing air.
What are two causes of this problem?
1) tight closed throat, air stream restricted
2) embouchure too loose, lips spread
Example #5, Intense Air
Two Remedies
1) de-emphasize gripping tube, re-form “OH-OO”
2) review tongue position (OH) and fast air
Example #2, Rushing Air
Three Remedies
1) grip the “tube” more firmly
2) re-form embouchure “OH-OO SQUEEZE”
3) emphasize “OH” to open throat, keep tongue down
A beginning TUBA student is producing a gargled tone.
What are two remedies for this problem?
1) re-form embouchure “OH-OO SQUEEZE”
2) grip the “tube” more firmly
A beginning TUBA student is producing a stopped tone.
What are two causes of this problem?
1) lips pinched completely together
2) insufficient volume of air passing between lips
Example #3, Tight Thin Tone
Two Causes
1) embouchure too tight, lips pinched
2) insufficient volume of air passing between lips