Trumpet

Question 1

Stopped Tone

(3 Remedies)

Answer 1

Relax, re-form “B” but de-emphasize lip pursing

Review “sigh” breath; suggest yawn with head up

Relax left hand grip, no right hand little finger hook

Question 2

Tight, thin, pinched tone

(3 Causes)

Answer 2

Too much pucker in lips (hard “oo”)

Tense, excessively pursed lip formation (biting)

Tight, closed throat

Question 3

No Tone, Rushing Air

(4 Cause)

Answer 3

Dry Lips, Dry Mouthpiece

Insufficient air to make lips vibrate

Lips not together (spread aperture)

Too much pucker in lips (“oo” shape)

Question 4

Airy Tone

(2 Causes)

Answer 4

Lips not together (spread aperture)

Too much pucker in lips (hard “oo”)

Question 5

Airy Tone

(2 Remedies)

Answer 5

Re-Form and maintain “B” position with lips

Re-form “B” but emphasize no pucker (more “M”)

Question 6

Stopped Tone

(3 Causes)

Answer 6

Tense, excessively pursed lip formation (biting)

Tight, closed throat

Too much mouthpiece pressure toward lips

Question 7

Tight, thin, pinched tone

(3 Remedies)

Answer 7

Reform “B” but emphasize no pucker

Relax, re-form “B” but de-emphasize lip pursing

Review “sigh” breath; suggest yawn with head up

Question 8

No Tone, Rushing Air

(4 Remedies)

Answer 8

Lick Lips inside of mouthpiece

Review “Sigh” breath; suggest yawn with head up

Re-Form and maintain “B” position with lips

Re-form “B” but emphasize no pucker )more “M”)

Question 9

TRUMPET EMBOUCHURE: In short phrases describe embouchure formation principles.

Answer 9

Possible correct answers:

Lips in “B” position (“dim” - together) • Think “banana” or “dim” • Blow through the lips or “sigh through the banana” • 1/2 of mouthpiece on lower lip other 1/2 on upper lip. Keep the teeth apart so air in not restricted.