Tuba Embouchure

Question 1

Stopped Tone, 2 Causes

Answer 1

1. Lips pinched completely together
2. Insufficient volume of air passing between lips

Question 2

Stopped Tone, 2 Remedies

Answer 2

1. De-emphasize gripping “tube”, re-form “OH-OO”. Loosen grip on tube
2. Review tongue position (OH) and fast air

Question 3

Gargled Tone, 2 Causes

Answer 3

1. Embouchure too loose, lips spread
2. Lips folding over teeth

Question 4

Gargled Tone, 2 Remedies

Answer 4

1. Grip the “tube” more firmly
2. Re-form embouchure “OH-OO-SQUEEZE”

Question 5

No Tone, Rushing Air; 2 Causes

Answer 5

1. Tight, closed throat, air stream restricted
2. Embouchure too loose, lips spread

Question 6

No Tone, Rushing Air; 3 Remedies

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Tight, thin, pinched tone, 2 Causes

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Tight, thin, pinched tone, 2 Remedies

Answer 8

1. Review deep breath and fast expulsion of air
2. Loosen rip on the “tube”