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Flute tone:
No tone, rushing air |
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Definition
Cause: Air is going across hole
Remedy: blow more into hole
Cause: lower lip not on hole
Remedy: place more lip over hole
Cause: corners of lips not pulled together.
Remedy: more "Whee" |
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Flute tone:
Some sound, mostly air |
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Definition
Cause: "splitting" the tone
Remedy: lower chin, blow down
Cause: too large of an opening in lips
Remedy: more "oo" needed |
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Cause: no tongue being used
Remedy: emphasize "too" |
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Cause: tongue going between teeth and/or lips
Remedy: more "Too" (tongue on roof of mouth) |
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Flute tone:
High-pitched "whistle" (overtone) |
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Definition
Cause:too much air
Remedy: blow less hard
Cause: head joint rolled in too far
Remedy: turn headjoint out
Cause: hole covered too much
Remedy: cover less hole |
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Cause: rolled in too far
Remedy: roll out |
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Oboe tone:
Correct sound of crow |
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Oboe tone:
High pitch crow with too few sounds. |
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Definition
Cause: Embouchure is too tight, pinched.
Remedy: Decrease pressure in embouchure, more relaxed. |
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Oboe tone:
Low pitched crow |
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Definition
Cause: Lack of support/horn angle too high.
Remedy: More support, faster air/reduce angle of oboe.
Cause: Reed too soft.
Remedy: Change length and/or width of reed. |
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Definition
Cause: Embouchure too loose.
Remedy: Firmer lips, corners. Roll lower lip in slightly.
Cause: Lack of support.
Remedy: More support, faster air. |
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Oboe tone:
Stopped, no sound |
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Definition
Cause: Pinching or biting reed
Remedy: More "oh", separate teeth, less reed in mouth.
Cause: Reed too soft.
Remedy: Change length and/or width of reed. |
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Clarinet tone:
No tone, rushing air. |
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Definition
Cause: no pressure against reed.
Remedy: increase lower lip pressure.
Cause: too much reed in mouth
Remedy: less mouthpiece in mouth.
Cause: stiff reed.
Remedy: sand reed. |
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Clarinet tone:
Squak, flat pitch. |
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Definition
Cause: insufficient pressure against reed.
Remedy: increase lower lip pressure.
Cause: too much reed in mouth.
Remedy: less mouthpiece in mouth.
Cause: insufficient intensity in air flow
Remedy: faster air.
Cause: soft reed.
Remedy: clip reed. |
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Clarinet tone:
Squeaks, high squeal. |
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Definition
Cause: insufficient pressure against reed.
Remedy: stop tone; increase pressure, play again.
Cause: too much reed in mouth.
Remedy: less mouthpiece in mouth.
Cause: clarinet angled too far away from body.
Remedy: stop tone; bring clarinet closer; play.
Cause: soft reed.
Remedy: clip reed. |
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Clarinet tone:
Stopped or intense air. |
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Definition
Cause: too little reed in mouth.
Remedy: more mouthpiece in mouth.
Cause: too much lip pressure.
Remedy: less biting; check for bunched chin.
Cause: stopped: soft reed.
Remedy: clip reed.
Cause: intense aire: hard reed.
Remedy: sand reed; check symmetry. |
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Clarinet tone:
thin, sharp pitch. |
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Definition
Cause: too little reed in mouth.
Remedy:more mouthpiece in mouth.
Cause: tight, closed throat.
Remedy: "oh" position; review sigh.
Cause: hard reed.
Remedy: sand reed. |
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Definition
Cause: Too much pressure from lower lip.
Remedy: Say "A" and "Q," lip firm to teeth, pressure from jaw structure.
Cause: Too little mouthpiece in mouth.
Remedy: think of a "do" 1/2 inch from tip of reed in mouth.
Cause: Lay of mouthpiece too close.
Remedy: Try mouthpieces that blow easily for student's mouth structure. |
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Cause: Upper lip instead of teeth touching m.p.
Remedy: Always anchor teeth to m.p. first. |
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Cause: Too much mouthpiece.
Remedy: Reed too stiff.
Cause: Reed too stiff.
Remedy: Make sides and heart of reed lighter. |
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Sax tone:
Blows hard/leak. |
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Definition
Cause: Poor pads and/or keys.
Remedy:Check octabe keys, look for bent keys, bad pads. |
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Cause: Air stream is too slow.
Remedy: Student must feel faster air with resistance from mouthpiece. |
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Sax tone:
Poor intonation. |
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Definition
Cause: Tenseness of throat.
Remedy: Sing and match tones using "ah."
Cause: Inconsistency of adjustments in pads.
Remedy: Check thickness of opening when pads are open on various notes. |
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Bassoontone:
Correct sound of crow. |
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Bassoon tone:
High pitch crow with too few sounds. |
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Definition
Cause: Embouchure is too tight, pinched.
Remedy: Decrease pressure in embouchure, more relaxed.
Cause: Reed is too stiff, closed off.
Remedy: Check thickness of reed, balance in cane. |
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Bassoon tone:
Low piched crow. |
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Definition
Cause: Lack of support.
Remedy: More support to dampen the reed.
Cause: Reed too long and/or too wide.
Remedy: Change length and/or width of reed. |
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Bassoon tone:
Correct sound on low F. |
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Basson tone:
Unsupported sound on low F. |
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Definition
Cause: Lack of support from lower jaw.
Remedy: Slightly increase lower jaw support.
Cause: Lack of air column support from diaphragm.
Remedy: Use faster airstream. More support from diaphragm. |
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Basson tone:
Unsupported sound on low F. |
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Definition
Cause: Lack of support from lower jaw.
Remedy: Slightly increase lower jaw support.
Cause: Lack of air column support from diaphragm.
Remedy: Use faster airstream. More support from diaphragm. |
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Bassoon tone:
Correct-Unsupported-Correct |
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Definition
Cause: OK-lack of support-OK
Remedy: none-needs increased support-none. |
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Trumpet tone:
No tone, rushing air. |
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Definition
Cause: Lips not together (spread aperture)
Remedy: Re-form and maintain "B" position with lips.
Cause: Too much pucker in lips ("oo" shape)
Remedy: Re-form and maintain"B".
Cause: Dry lips, dry mouthpiece.
Remedy: Lick lips, inside of mouthpiece.
Cause: Insufficient air to make lips vibrate.
Remedy: Review "sigh" breath; use faster air. |
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Trumpet tone:
Airy tone (some a-form and maintain"B"iry tone is common until the lip begins to vibrate naturally) |
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Definition
Cause: Lips not together (spread aperture)
Remedy: Re-form and maintain "B" position with lips.
Cause: Too much pucker in lips ("oo" shape)
Remedy: Re |
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Trumpet tone:
tight, thing, pinched tone. |
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Definition
Cause: Tense, excessively pursed lip formation (biting)
Remedy: Relax; re-form "B" but de-emphasize lip purshing.
Cause: Too much pucker in lips (hard "oo")
Remedy: Re-form "B" but emphasize no pucker (more "M")
Cause: Tight, closed throat
Remedy: Review "sight" breath; suggest yawn with head up |
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Trumpet tone:
Stopped (restricted throat or buzz) |
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Definition
Cause: Tense, excessively pursed lip formation (biting)
Remedy: Relax, re-form "B: but de-emphasize lip pursing
Cause: Too much mouthpiece pressure toward lips
Remedy: Relax left hand grip; no right hand little finger hook
Cause: Tight, closed throat
Remedy: Review "sigh" breath; suggest yawn with head up |
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