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1
Q

CAUSES:

No tone, rushing air

A
  1. Embouchure not formed tightly enough,
    lips spread.
  2. Air stream restricted, closed throat, high
    tongue.
2
Q

REMEDIES:

No tone, rushing air

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

CAUSES:

Thin, pinched tone

A
  1. Embouchure formed too tightly, lips
    pinched.
  2. Insufficient volume of air passing between lips.
4
Q

REMEDIES:

Thin, pinched tone

A
  1. Loosen grip on the “tube.”

2. Review deep breath and fast expulsion of air.

5
Q

CAUSES:

Gargled tone

A
  1. Embouchure not formed tightly enough.

2. Lips folding over teeth.

6
Q

REMEDIES:

Gargled tone

A
  1. Grip the “tube” more firmly.
  2. Re-form embouchure, “OH-OO SQUEEZE,”
    use ring to check lip position.
7
Q

CAUSES:

Stopped or intense air

A
  1. Lips pinched completely together.

2. Insufficient volume of air passing between lips.

8
Q

REMEDIES:

Stopped or intense air

A
  1. De-emphasize gripping tube, re-form “OHOO.”

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