Tuba Embouchure

Question 0

No tone, rushing air. What are the three remedies?

Answer 0

• reform embouchure
• grip tube more firmly
• emphasize “oh” to open throat, keep tongue down

Question 1

No tone, rushing air. What are the two causes?

Answer 1

• embouchure too loose, lips spread

- tight, closed throat; air stream restricted

Question 2

Gargled tone. What are the two causes?

Answer 2

• embouchure too loose, lips spread

- lips folding over teeth

Question 3

Gargled tone. What are the two remedies?

Answer 3

• grip the tube more firmly

- reform embouchure

Question 4

Thin, pinched tone. What are the two causes?

Answer 4

• embouchure too tight, lips pinched

- insufficient volume of air passing between lips

Question 5

Thin, pinched tone. What are the two remedies?

Answer 5

• loosen grip on the tube

- review deep breath and fast expulsion of air

Question 6

Stopped or intense air. What are the two causes?

Answer 6

• lips pinched almost completely together

- insufficient volume of air passing between lips

Question 7

Stopped or intense air. What are the two solutions?

Answer 7

• de-emphasize gripping the tube

- review tongue position and fast air