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Tuba Tone Production Problems/Remedies
SOUND EX.#
SOUND PRODUCED
CAUSES OF PROBLEM
REMEDIES
2
No tone, rushing air
Embouchure not formed tightly enough, lips spread.
Re-form embouchure, “OH-OO SQUEEZE,” grip tube more firmly.
Air stream restricted, closed throat, high tongue.
Emphasize “OH” to open throat, keep tongue down.
3
Thin, pinched tone
Embouchure formed too tightly, lips pinched.
Loosen grip on the “tube.”
Insufficient volume of air passing be- tween lips.
Review deep breath and fast expulsion of air.
4
Gargled tone
Embouchure not formed tightly enough.
Grip the “tube” more firmly.
Lips folding over teeth.
Re-form embouchure, “OH-OO SQUEEZE,” use ring to check lip position.
5
Stopped or intense air
Lips pinched completely together.
De-emphasize gripping tube, re-form “OH- OO.”
Insufficient volume of air passing be- tween lips.
Review tongue position (OH) and fast air.
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