Tuba Tone Flashcards
Example #2
No tone, rushing air
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
Example #3
Thin, pinched tone
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
Example #4
Gargled Tone
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
Example #5
Stopped or Intense Air
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