Tuba

Question 1

No tone, rushing air (causes)

Answer 1

Embouchure not formed tightly enough, lips spread

Air stream restricted, closed throat, high tongue

Question 2

No tone, rushing air (remedies)

Answer 2

Re-form embouchure “OH-OO SQUEEZE,” grip tube more firmly

Emphasize “OH” to open throat, keep tongue down

Question 3

Thin, pinched tone (causes)

Answer 3

Embouchure formed too tightly, lips pinched

Insufficient volume of air passing between lips

Question 4

Thin, pinched tone (remedies)

Answer 4

Loosen grip on the “tube”

Review deep breath and fast expulsion of air

Question 5

Gargled tone (causes)

Answer 5

Embouchure not formed tightly enough

Lips folding over teeth

Question 6

Gargled tone (remedies)

Answer 6

Grip the “tube” more firmly

Re-form embouchure “OH-OO SQUEEZE,” use ring to check lip position

Question 7

Stopped or intense air (causes)

Answer 7

Lips pinched completely together

Insufficient volume of air passing between lips

Question 8

Stopped or intense air (remedies)

Answer 8

De-emphasize gripping tube, re-form “OH-OO”

Review tongue position (OH) and fast air