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ABC Trumpet Embouchure
A testing of the different Trumpet Embouchures and its problems
4
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Graduate
07/04/2009

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Term
No tone, rushing air
Definition

1) Lips not together (spread aperture); Re-form and maintain "B" position with lips

 

2) Too much Pucker; Re-form and maintain "B" position with lips

 

3) Dry Lips/Mouthpiece; lick lips/mouthpiece

 

4) Insufficient air to make lips vibrate; review "sigh" breath and use faster air.

Term
Airy tone (Some airy tone is common until the lip begins to vibrate naturally)
Definition

1) Lips not together; Re-form and maintain "B" position with lips

 

2) Too much lip pucker; Re-form and maintain "B" position with lips

Term
Tight, thin, pinched tone
Definition

1)Tense, Excessively pursed lip formation; Re-form and maintain "B" position with lips

 

2) Too much pucker in lips; Re-form and maintain "B" position with lips but emphasize "M"

 

3) Tight, closed throat; Review "sigh" breath; suggest yawn with head up.

Term
Stopped (restriced throat or buzz)
Definition

1) Tense, excessively pursed lip formation; Re-form and maintain "B" position with lips demphasize pursing lips

 

2) Too much mouthpiece pressure toward lips; Relax left hand grip; no right hand little finger hook

 

3) Tight, closed throat; Review "sigh" breath; suggest yawn with head up.

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