Term
Tuba tone:
No tone, rushing air |
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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. |
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Term
Tuba tone:
thin, pinched tone. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Term
Tuba tone:
Stopped or intense air. |
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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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