Tuba Tone

Question 1

Example #2

No tone, rushing air

Answer 1

PROBLEMS

Embouchure not formed tightly enough, lips spread apart

Air stream restricted, closed throat, high tongue

REMEDIES

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

Emphasize “OH” to open the throat, keep the tongue down

Question 2

Example #3

Thin, pinched tone

Answer 2

PROBLEM

Embouchure formed too tightly, lips pinched

Insufficient volume of air passing between lips

REMEDIES

Loosen the grip on the “tube”

Review deep breath and fast expulsion of air

Question 3

Example #4

Gargled Tone

Answer 3

PROBLEMS

Embouchure not formed tightly enough

Lips folding over teeth

REMEDIES

Grip the “tube” more firmly

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

Question 4

Example #5

Stopped or Intense Air

Answer 4

PROBLEMS

Lips pinched completely together

Insufficient volume of air passing between lips

REMEDIES

De-Emphasize gripping “tube.”

reform “OH-OO.”

Review tongue position (OH) and fast air