Trumpet Embouchure

Question 1

A beginning TRUMPET student is producing a stopped tone. What are three remedies for this problem?

Answer 1

review “sigh” breath; suggest yawn with head up

relax left hand grip, no right hand little finger hook

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

Question 2

Sound Example;

Airy Tone;

Two Causes

Answer 2

lips not together (spread aperture)

too much pucker in lips (hard “oo”)

Question 3

A beginning TRUMPET student is producing

no tone, but you can hear rushing air. What are

four causes of this problem?

Answer 3

lips not together (spread aperture)

too much pucker in lips (“oo” shape)

dry lips, dry mouthpiece

insufficient air to make lips vibrate

Question 4

Sound Example;

Tight Thin Tone;

Three Remedies

Answer 4

review “sigh” breath; suggest yawn with head up

re-form “B” but emphasize no pucker

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

Question 5

A beginning TRUMPET student is producing

no tone, but you can hear rushing air. What are

four remedies for this problem?

Answer 5

review “sigh” breath; suggest yawn with head up

re-form and maintain “B” position with lips

lick lips, inside of mouthpiece

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

Question 6

Sound Example;

Completely Stopped with Audible Throat Restrictions and Restricted Buzz;

3 Causes

Answer 6

tight, closed throat

too much mouthpiece pressure toward lips

tense, excessively pursed lip formation (biting)

Question 7

A beginning TRUMPET student is producing an

airy tone. What are two causes of this problem?

Answer 7

lips not together (spread aperture)

too much pucker in lips (“oo” shape)

Question 8

A beginning TRUMPET student is producing an

airy tone. Choose the two remedies for the problem.

Answer 8

re-form and maintain “B” position with lips

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

Question 9

A beginning TRUMPET student is producing a

tight, thin, pinched tone. What are three causes of this problem?

Answer 9

too much pucker in lips (“oo” shape)

tight closed throat

tense, excessively pursed lip formation (biting)

Question 10

Sound Example;

Airy Tone;

2 Remedies

Answer 10

re-form and maintain “B” position with lips

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

Question 11

Sound Example;

Completely Stopped, with Audible Throat Restrictions, and Restricted Buzz;

Three Remedies

Answer 11

review “sigh” breath; suggest yawn with head up

relax left hand grip, no right hand little finger hook

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

Question 12

Sound Example;

No Tone, Rushing Air;

Four Causes

Answer 12

lips not together (spread aperture)

dry lips, dry mouthpiece

too much pucker in lips (hard “oo”)

insufficient air to make lips vibrate

Question 13

A beginning TRUMPET student is producing a stopped tone due to a restricted throat or buzz. What are three causes of this problem?

Answer 13

tight closed throat

tense, excessively pursed lip formation (biting)

too much mouthpiece pressure toward lips

Question 14

Sound Example;

No Tone, Rushing Air;

Four Remedies

Answer 14

review “sigh” breath; suggest yawn with head up

re-form and maintain “B” position with lips

lick lips, inside of mouthpiece

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

Question 15

Sound Example;

Tight, Thin Tone;

Three Causes

Answer 15

tight, closed throat

too much pucker in lips (hard “oo”)

tense, excessively pursed lip formation (biting)

Question 16

A beginning TRUMPET student is producing a

tight, thin, pinched tone. What are three remedies for this problem?

Answer 16

review “sigh” breath; suggest yawn with head up

re-form “B” but emphasize no pucker

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