Trumpet Embochure

Question 1

Problem: NO TONE, RUSHING AIR

Answer 1

a. Lips not together (spread aperture).
b. Too much pucker in the lips (‘oo’ shape).
c. Dry lips, dry mouthpiece.
d. Insufficient air to make lips vibrate.

Question 2

Remedy: NO TONE, RUSHING AIR

Answer 2

Re-form and maintain “B” position with lips
Lick lips, inside of mouthpiece.
Review “sigh” breath; use faster air.

Question 3

Problem: Airy tone

Answer 3

Lips not together (spread aperture).
Too much pucker in lips (“oo” shape).

Question 4

Remedy: Airy tone

Answer 4

Re-form and maintain “B” position with lips

Question 5

Problem: Tight, thin, pinched tone

Answer 5

Tense, excessively pursed lip formation
(biting).
Too much pucker in lips (hard “oo”).
Tight, closed throat.

Question 6

Remedy: Tight, thin, pinched tone

Answer 6

Relax; re-form “B” but de-emphasize lip pursing
Re-form “B” but emphasize no pucker (more
“M”).
Review “sigh” breath; suggest yawn with head up.

Question 7

Problem: Stopped

Answer 7

Tense, excessively pursed lip formation
(biting).
Too much mouthpiece pressure toward
lips.
Tight, closed throat

Question 8

Remedy: Stopped

Answer 8

Relax, re-form “B” but de-emphasize lip pursing.
Relax left hand grip; no right hand little fingerhook
Review “sigh” breath; suggest yawn with head up.