Tuba Embouchure

Question 0

A tuba student is producing only rushing air and no tone. What are the remedies?

Answer 0

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

Question 1

A tuba student is producing only rushing air and no tone. What are the causes?

Answer 1

1. Tight, closed throat, air stream restricted

2. Embouchure too loose, lips spread

Question 2

A tuba student is producing a tight, thin, or pinched tone. What are the causes?

Answer 2

1. Embouchure too tight, lips pinched

2. Insufficient volume of air passing between lips

Question 4

A tuba student is producing a gargled tone. What are the causes?

Answer 4

1. Embouchure too loose, lips spread

2. Lips folding over teeth

Question 5

A tuba student is producing a gargled tone. What are the remedies?

Answer 5

1. Grip the “tube” more firmly

2. Re-form embouchure “OH-OO SQUEEZE”

Question 6

A tuba student is producing a stopped tone or just intense air. What are the causes?

Answer 6

1. Lips pinched completely together

2. Insufficient volume of air passing between lips

Question 7

A tuba student is producing a stopped tone or just intense air. What are the remedies?

Answer 7

1. Re-form embouchure “OH-OO SQUEEZE”
   (or De-emphasize gripping tube, reform “OH-OO”)
2. Review tongue position (OH) and fast air

Question 8

A tuba student is producing a tight, thin, or pinched tone. What are the remedies?

Answer 8

1. Loosen grip on the “tube”

2. Review deep breath and fast expulsion of air