Tuba Tone Flashcards

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Example #2

No tone, rushing air

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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

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Example #3

Thin, pinched tone

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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

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Example #4

Gargled Tone

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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

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Example #5

Stopped or Intense Air

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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

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