Trumpet Embouchure

Question 1

lips not together (spread aperture)

Answer 1

re-form and maintain “B” position with lips

Question 2

too much pucker in lips (“oo” shape)

Answer 2

re-form and maintain “B”

Question 3

Dry lips, dry mouthpiece

Answer 3

lick lips, inside of mouthpiece

Question 4

insufficient sir to make lips vibrate

Answer 4

review “sigh” breath; use faster air

Question 5

tense, excessively pursed lip formation (biting)

Answer 5

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

Question 6

tight, closed throat

Answer 6

review “sigh” breath; suggest yawn with head up

Question 7

too much mouthpiece pressure toward lips

Answer 7

relax left hand grip, no right hand little finger hook

Question 8

**CAUSES **for no tone, rushing air

Answer 8

1. lips not together, (spread aperture)
2. too much pucker (“oo” shape)
3. dry lips, dry mouthpiece
4. insufficient air to make lips vibrate

Question 9

**CAUSES **for airy tone

Answer 9

1. lips not together (spread aperture)
2. too much pucker in the lips (“oo” shape)

Question 10

**CAUSES **for tight, thin, pinched tone

Answer 10

1. tense, excessively pursed lip formation (biting)
2. too much pucker in lip (hard “OO”)
3. tight, closed throat

Question 11

**CAUSES **for stopped (restricted throat or buzz)

Answer 11

1. tense, excessively pursed lip formation (biting)
2. too much mouthpiece pressure toward lips
3. tight, closed throat