Tuba Embouchure Flashcards
1
Q
Gargled tone - What are 2 remedies?
A
- grip the “tube” more firmly
- re-form embouchure “OH-OO SQUEEZE”
2
Q
No tone, rushing air - what are 2 causes?
A
- tight closed throat, air stream restricted
- embouchure too loose, lips spread
3
Q
Tight, thin tone - what are 2 remedies?
A
- review deep breath and fast expulsion of air
- loosen grip on the “tube”
4
Q
Gargled tone - what are 2 remedies?
A
- grip the “tube” more firmly
- re-form embouchure “OH-OO SQUEEZE”
5
Q
Thin, pinched tone– What are 2 causes?
A
- embouchure too tight, lips pinched
- insufficient volume of air passing between lips
6
Q
Stopped tone– What are 2 causes?
A
- lips pinched completely together
- insufficient volume of air passing between lips
7
Q
Gargled tone - What are 2 causes?
A
- embouchure too loose, lips spread
- lips folding over teeth
8
Q
No tone, rushing air - What are 3 remedies?
A
- grip the “tube” more firmly
- re-form embouchure “OH-OO SQUEEZE”
- emphasize “OH” to open throat, keep tongue down
9
Q
Tight, thin tone - What are 2 causes?
A
- embouchure too tight, lips pinched
- insufficient volume of air passing between lips
10
Q
Stopped tone - What are 2 remedies?
A
- review tongue position (OH) and fast air
- loosen grip on the “tube”
11
Q
Thin, pinched tone - What are 2 remedies?
A
- review deep breath and fast expulsion of air
- loosen grip on the “tube”
12
Q
Rushing air - What are 3 remedies?
A
- grip the “tube” more firmly
- re-form embouchure “OH-OO SQUEEZE”
- emphasize “OH” to open throat, keep tongue down
13
Q
Rushing air - What are 2 causes?
A
- tight closed throat, air stream restricted
- embouchure too loose, lips spread
14
Q
Intense air - What are 2 remedies?
A
- de-emphasize gripping tube, re-form “OH-OO”
- review tongue position (OH) and fast air
15
Q
Intense air - What are 2 causes?
A
- lips pinched almost completely together
- insufficient volume of air passing between lips