Tuba Embouchure

Question 1

No Tone, Rushing Air

Causes

Answer 1

• Embouchure not formed tightly enough, lips spread

- Air stream restricted, closed throat, high tounge

Question 2

No Tone, Rushing Air

Remedies

Answer 2

• Re-form embouchure, “OH-OO SQUEEZE,” grip tune more firmly

- Emphasize “OH” to open throat, keep tongue down

Question 3

Thin, Pinched Tone

Causes

Answer 3

• Embouchure formed too tightly, lips pinched

- Insufficient volume of air passing between lips

Question 4

Thin, Pinched Tone

Remedies

Answer 4

• Losen grip on the “Tube”

- Review deep breath and fast expulsion of air

Question 5

Gargled Tone

Causes

Answer 5

• Embouchure not formed tightly enough

- Lips folding over teeth

Question 6

Gargled Tone

Remedies

Answer 6

• Grip the “tube” more firmly

- Re-form embouchure, “OH-OO SQUEEZE,” use ring to check lip position

Question 7

Stopped or Intense air

Causes

Answer 7

• lips pinched completely together

- Insufficient volume of air passing between lips

Question 8

Stopped or intense air

Remedies

Answer 8

• De-emphasize gripping tube, re-form “Oh- OO”

- Review Tongue Position (OH) and fast air