Tuba Embochure

Question 1

Remedies- thin pinched tone

Answer 1

1- Review deep breath and fast expulsion of air

2- loosen grip on the tube

Question 2

Causes- Tight, thin, pinched tone

Answer 2

1- embouchure formed too tightly, lips pinched

2- insufficient volume of air

Question 3

Causes-gargled tone

Answer 3

1- embouchure not formed tightly enough

2-lips folded of teeth

Question 4

Remedies- gargled tone

Answer 4

1- Grip the “tube” more firmly

2- re-form embouchure, “oh-oo-squeeze” use ring the check lip position

Question 5

Causes-stopped/ intense air

Answer 5

1-lips pinched completely together

2- insufficient volume of air passing between lips

Question 6

Remedies- Stopped or intense air

Answer 6

1- de-emphasize gripping tube, reform “oh-oo”

2- review tongue position (oh) and fast air

Question 7

Causes- no tone, rushing air

Answer 7

1- Embouchure not formed tightly enough, lips spread

2- air stream restricted, closed throat, High tongue

Question 8

Remedies- no tone, rushing air

Answer 8

1- re-form embouchure, “OH-OO-squeeze” grip the tube more firmly
2- emphasize “oh” to open throat, keep tongue down