Trumpet Embouchure

Question 1

No tone, rushing air (example 2)

Answer 1

1. lips not together - reform and maintain “B” position with lips
2. Too much pucker in lips (“oo” shape) - reform and maintain “B” position with lips
3. dry lips, dry mouthpiece - lick lips, inside of mouthpiece
4. insufficient air to make lips vibrate - review sigh breath, use faster air

Question 2

Airy tone (example 3)

Answer 2

1. lips not together - reform and maintain “B” position with lips
2. too much pucker in lips (“oo” shape) - reform and maintain “B” position with lips

Question 3

Tight, thin, pinched tone (example 4)

Answer 3

1. tense, excessively pursed lip formation (biting) - relax, reform and maintain “B” but de-emphasize lip pursing
2. too much pucker in lips (hard “oo”) - reform “B” but emphasize no pucker (more “m”)
3. tight, closed throat - review sigh breath, suggest yawn with head up

Question 4

Stopped (restricted throat or buzz) (example 5)

Answer 4

1. tense, excessively pursed lip formation (biting) - relax, reform and maintain “B” but de-emphasize lip pursing
2. too much mouthpiece pressure toward lips - relax left hand grip, no right hand little finger hook
3. tight, closed throat - review “sigh” breath, suggest yawn with head up