Tuba Embouchure

Question 1

How do you form the Tuba embouchure?

Answer 1

“oh-oo-squeeze”

Question 2

embouchure not formed tightly enough, lips spread

Answer 2

re-form embouchure, “OH-OO-SQUEEZE,” grip the tube more firmly

Question 3

air stream restricted, closed throat, high tongue

Answer 3

emphasize “OH” to open throat, keep tongue down

Question 4

embouchure formed too tightly, lips pinched

Answer 4

loosen the grip on the “tube”

Question 5

insufficient volume of air passing between lips

Answer 5

review deep breath and fast expulsion of air

Question 6

embouchure not formed tightly enough

Answer 6

grip the “tube” more firmly

Question 7

lips folding over teeth

Answer 7

re-form embouchure, “OH-OO-SQUEEZE,” use ring to check lip position

Question 8

lips pinched COMPLETELY TOGETHER

Answer 8

de-emphasize gripping tube, re-form “OH-OO”

Question 9

**CAUSES **for No tone, rushing air

Answer 9

1. embouchure not formed tightly enough, lips spread
2. ** **air stream restricted, closed throat, high tongue

Question 10

**CAUSES **for thin, pinched tone

Answer 10

1. embouchure formed too tightly, lips pinched
2. insufficient volume of air passing between lips

Question 11

**CAUSES **for gargled tone

Answer 11

1. embouchure not formed tightly enough
2. lipf folding over teeth

Question 12

**CAUSES **for stopped or intense air

Answer 12

1. lips pinched completely together
2. insufficient volume of air passing between lips