Tuba Embouchure

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.