Tuba Embouchure

Question 1

Gargled Tone (causes - 2)

Answer 1

1. Embouchure too loose, lips spread.

2. Lips folding over teeth.

Question 2

Intense Air (remedies - 2)

Answer 2

1. De-emphasize gripping tube, re-form “OH-OO”

2. Review tongue position (OH) and fast air.

Question 3

Tight, thin tone (causes - 2)

Also: Thin, pinched tone

Answer 3

1. Embouchure too tight, lips pinched.

2. Insufficient volume of air passing between lips.

Question 4

Rushing Air (remedies - 3)

Answer 4

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

Question 5

(No tone) Rushing Air (causes - 2)

Answer 5

1. Tight closed throat, air stream restricted.

2. Embouchure loose, lips spread.

Question 6

Stopped Tone (remedies - 2)

Answer 6

1. Review tongue position (OH) and fast air.

2. Loosen grip on the “tube”

Question 7

Stopped Tone (causes - 2)

Answer 7

1. Lips pinched completely together.

2. Insufficient volume of air passing between lips.

Question 8

Intense Air (causes - 2)

Answer 8

1. Lips pinched almost completely together.

2. Insufficient volume of air passing between lips.

Question 9

Gargled Tone (remedies - 2)

Answer 9

1. Grip the “tube” more firmly.

2. Re-form embouchure “OH-OO SQUEEZE”

Question 10

Thin, Pinched Tone (remedies - 2)

Answer 10

1. Review deep breath and fast expulsion of air.

2. Loosen grip on the “tube.”