Tuba Embouchure

Question 1

CAUSES:

No tone, rushing air

Answer 1

1. Embouchure not formed tightly enough,
   lips spread.
2. Air stream restricted, closed throat, high
   tongue.

Question 2

REMEDIES:

No tone, rushing air

Answer 2

1. Re-form embouchure, “OH-OO SQUEEZE,”
   grip tube more firmly
2. Emphasize “OH” to open throat, keep tongue
   down.

Question 3

CAUSES:

Thin, pinched tone

Answer 3

1. Embouchure formed too tightly, lips
   pinched.
2. Insufficient volume of air passing between lips.

Question 4

REMEDIES:

Thin, pinched tone

Answer 4

1. Loosen grip on the “tube.”

2. Review deep breath and fast expulsion of air.

Question 5

CAUSES:

Gargled tone

Answer 5

1. Embouchure not formed tightly enough.

2. Lips folding over teeth.

Question 6

REMEDIES:

Gargled tone

Answer 6

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

Question 7

CAUSES:

Stopped or intense air

Answer 7

1. Lips pinched completely together.

2. Insufficient volume of air passing between lips.

Question 8

REMEDIES:

Stopped or intense air

Answer 8

1. De-emphasize gripping tube, re-form “OHOO.”

2. Review tongue position (OH) and fast air.