Saxophone Embouchure

How would you describe the chin of a saxophone embouchure.

• Flat and pointed

• Firm and flat

• Relaxed and flat

• Soft and bunched

When referring to the beginner saxophone embouchure we say that it is a

• Hard cushion

• Soft cushion

• No cushion

• Very hard cushion

"Squishy-firm"

• Is a good way to describe the bottom lip and chin of the sax embouchure

• Describes the corners of the saxophone embouchure

• Describes the top lip of the saxophone embouchure

• Describes the saxophone reed

Approximately how much mouthpiece should a saxophone player take into his/her mouth?

• 1/4 inch

• 1/2 inch

• 3/4 inch

• 1 inch

What is a good word or syllable you can use to easily describe how to form a good saxophone embouchure?

• "FOE"

• "FEE"

• "FAH"

• "FUH"

What is the main purpose of the bottom lip of the saxophone embouchure?

• To seal off the mouthpiece.

• To form a cushion for the bottom teeth.

• To keep the reed from vibrating too freely.

• To keep the student from biting down on the mouthpiece.

What is the main purpose of the corners of the saxophone embouchure?

• To cushion the sides of the mouthpiece.

• To keep the cheeks from puffing.

• To seal off the air and support the mouthpiece.

• None of the answer choices

The saxophone mouthpiece should be supported by the corners at approximately what angle?

• Directly from the sides about 9 and 3 o'clock.

• From about 10 and 2 o'clock.

• From about 7 and 5 o'clock

• Directly from the top and bottom at about 12 and 6 o'clock

What shape do we want to think of when forming a good saxophone embouchure?

• Oval

• Square

• Eliptical

• Round

When forming the saxophone embouchure it is important for the student to not

• Drop their jaw

• Hug the mouthpiece

• Form a soft cushion

• Make an 'OH' shaped embouchure