Tuba Embouchure Flashcards
1
Q
- No tone, rushing air (CAUSES)
A
Embouchure too loose
Air stream restricted
2
Q
- No tone, rushing air (REMEDIES)
A
Re-form “OH-OOO- SQUEEZE”
Emphaise “OH”
3
Q
- Thin, pinched tone (CAUSES)
A
Embouchure too Tight
Insufficient volume of air
4
Q
- Thin, pinched tone (REMEDIES)
A
Loosen grip on “TUBE”
Review deep breath and fast expulsion of air
5
Q
- Gargled Tone (CAUSES)
A
Embouchure too loose
Lips folding over teeth
6
Q
- Gargled Tone (REMEDIES)
A
Grip the “TUBE”
Re-from “OH-OOH-SQUEEZE”
7
Q
- Stopped or intense air (CAUSES)
A
Lips pinched completely together
Insufficient volume of air passing between lips
8
Q
- Stopped or intense air (REMEDIES)
A
De-emphasize gripping tube
Reform “OH-OOH-SQUEEZE”
Review tongue position
