Tuba

Question 0

No Tone, Rushing Air

Answer 0

C- Embouchure not formed tightly enough, lips spread
F- re-form embouchure, “oh-oo squeeze,” grip tube more firmly.

C- airstream restricted, closed throat, high tongue
F- emphasize “oh” to open throat, keep tongue down.

Question 1

Thin, pinched tone

Answer 1

C- Embouchure formed too tightly, lips pinched
F- loosen the grip on the tube

C- insufficient volume of air passing between lips
F-review deep breath and fast expulsion of air.

Question 2

Gargled Tone

Answer 2

C- embouchure not formed tightly enough
F- grip the tube more firmly

C- lips folding over teeth
F- re-form embouchure, “oh-oo squeeze,” use the ring to check lip position.

Question 3

Stopped or Intense Air

Answer 3

C- lips pinched completely together.
F- de-emphasize gripping the tube, re-form “oh-oo.”

C- insufficient volume of air passing between lips
F- review tongue position (Oh) and fast air.