Trumpet

Question 1

Airy Tone (2 causes / 2 remedies)

Answer 1

2 Causes: Lips not together (spread aperture) and too much pucker in lips (“oo” shape)
2 Remedies: Reform and maintain “B” position with lips and re-form “B” but emphasize no pucker (more “M”)

Question 2

Tight, thin, pinched tone (3 causes / 3 remedies)

Answer 2

3 Causes: Too much pucker in lips (“oo” shape), tight closed throat, and tense, excessively pursed lip formation (biting)
3 Remedies: Re-form “B” but emphasize no pucker, review “sigh” breath; suggest yawn with head up, re-form “B” but de-emphasize lip pursing

Question 3

No tone, rushing air (4 causes / 4 remedies)

Answer 3

4 Causes: Lips not together (spread aperture), dry lips, dry mouthpiece, too much pucker in lips (hard “oo”) and insufficient air to make lips vibrate
4 Remedies: Re-form and maintain “B” position with lips, lick lips inside of mouthpiece, re-form “B” but emphasize no pucker (more “M”), review “sigh” breath, suggest yawn with head up,

Question 4

Completely stopped with audible throat restrictions and restricted buzz (3 causes / 3 remedies)

Answer 4

3 Causes: Tight, closed throat, too much mouthpiece pressure towards lips, and tense, excessively pursed lip formation (biting)
3 Remedies: Review “sigh” breath; suggest yawn with head up, relax left hand grip; no right hand little finger hook and relax, re-form “B” but de-emphasize lip pursing