Tuba Embouchure

Question 1

no tone, rushing air- p

Answer 1

embouchure not tight enough, lips spread
air stream restricted, closed throat, high tongue

Question 2

thin, pinched tone- p

Answer 2

embouchure too tight, lips pinched
insufficient volume of air passing through lips

Question 3

Gargled Tone- p

Answer 3

embouchure not tight enough
lips over teeth

Question 4

stopped or intense air-p

Answer 4

lips pinched together completely
insufficient volume of air between teeth

Question 5

no tone, rushing air-s

Answer 5

reform embouchure “oh OO Squeeze” grip tube more firmly
Emphasize Oh to open throat, keep tongue down

Question 6

Thin, pinched tone-s

Answer 6

loosen grip on tube
review deep breathing and fast air

Question 7

gargled tone- s

Answer 7

grip tube more firmly
reform embouchure “Oh, OO Squeeze” use ring to check lip position

Question 8

Stopped or intense air- s

Answer 8

De-emphasize gripping tube, reform Oh OO
review tongue position “Oh” and faist air