Tuba Embouchure

Question 1

Causes for no tone, rushing air

Answer 1

1. embouchure not formed tightly enough
2. lips spread
3. air stream restricted
4. closed throat
5. high tongue

Question 2

Remedies for no tone, rushing air

Answer 2

1. re-form embouchure,
2. “OH-OO SQUEEZE” grip tube more firmly
3. emphasize “OH” to open throat
4. keep tongue down

Question 3

Causes for thin, pinched tone

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Remedies for thin, pinched tone

Answer 4

1. loosen grip on the “tube”

2. review deep breath and fast expulsion of air

Question 5

Causes for stopped or intense air

Answer 5

1. lips pinched completely together

2. insufficient volume of air passing between lips

Question 6

Remedies for stopped or intense air

Answer 6

1. De-emphasize gripping tube
2. re-form “OH-OO”
3. Review tongue position (OH)
4. fast air

Question 7

Causes for a gargled tone

Answer 7

1. embouchure not formed tightly enough

2. lips folded over teeth

Question 8

Remedies for gargled tone

Answer 8

1. grip the tube more firmly
2. Re-form embouchure
3. “OH-OO SQUEEZE”
4. use ring to check lip position