Tuba

Question 1

Gargled tone (2 causes / 2 remedies)

Answer 1

2 Causes: Embouchure too loose, lips spread & lips folding over teeth
2 Remedies: Grip the “tube” more firmly & re-form the embouchure “OH-OO SQUEEZE”

Question 2

Stopped tone (2 causes / 2 remedies)

Answer 2

2 Causes: Lips pinched completely together & insufficient volume of air passing between lips
2 Remedies: Loosen grip on the “tube” and review tongue position (OH) & fast air

Question 3

No tone, rushing air (2 causes / 3 remedies)

Answer 3

2 Causes: Tight closed throat, air stream restricted or embouchure too loose, lips spread
3 Remedies: Emphasize “OH” to open throat and keep tongue down or grip the “tube” more firmly, re-form embouchure “OH-OO SQUEEZE”

Question 4

Thin, pinched tone / Tight, thin tone (2 causes / 2 remedies)

Answer 4

2 Causes: Embouchure too tight, lips pinched & insufficient volume of air passing between the lips
2 Remedies: Loosen grip on the “tube” and review deep breath; fast expulsion of air

Question 5

Intense air (2 causes / 2 remedies)

Answer 5

2 Causes: Lips pinched almost completely together & insufficient volume of air passing between the lips
2 Remedies: De-emphasize gripping tube, re-form “OH-OO” and review tongue position “OH” and fast air