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Embouchure
Tuba Tone-Production Problems/Remedies
4
Music
Graduate
06/27/2007

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Term
Tuba tone:

No tone, rushing air
Definition
Cause: Embouchure not formed tightly enough, lips spread
Remedy: Re-form embouchure, "OH-OO SQUEEZE," grip tube more firmly.

Cause: Air stream restricted, closed throat, high tongue.
Remedy: Emphasize "OH" to open throat, keep tongue down.
Term
Tuba tone:

thin, pinched tone.
Definition
Cause: Embouchure formed too tightly enough.
Remedy: Grip the "tube" more firmly.

Cause: Insufficient volume of air passing between lips.
Remedy: Review deep breath and fast expulsion of air.
Term
Tuba tone:

Gargled tone.
Definition
Cause: Embouchure not formed tightly enough.
Remedy: Grip the "tube" more firmly.

Cause: Lips folding over teeth.
Remedy:Re-form embouchure, "OH-OO SQUEEZE," use ring to check lip position.
Term
Tuba tone:

Stopped or intense air.
Definition
Cause: Lips pinched completely together.
Remedy: De-emphasize gripping tube, re-form "OH-OO"

Cause: Insufficient volume of air passing between lips.
Remedy: Review tongue position (OH) and fast air.
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