Tuba Lesson 1

When forming an embouchure for buzzing, what is important about your lips?

• Keep your lips loose and relaxed.

• Ensure the corners of your lips are firm and your lower lip is flat against your bottom teeth.

• Pucker your lips tightly together.

• Only the top lip should vibrate.

What is the correct placement for the mouthpiece on your face?

• Mostly on the top lip, slightly off-center.

• Mostly on the bottom lip, centered.

• 50% on the top lip and 50% on the bottom lip, in the exact middle of your face.

• It doesn't matter as long as you can make a sound.

In Exercise #2, how long should you buzz and rest for each repetition?

• Buzz for two counts, rest for two counts.

• Buzz for four counts, rest for four counts.

• Buzz for as long as you can, then rest until you're ready.

• Buzz for one count, rest for one count.

What technique is used to articulate the beginning of each sound when buzzing or playing?

• Using only the lips to create a sudden burst of air.

• Articulating with the word "Tah" using the tongue.

• Pressing down a valve quickly.

• Blowing air without any tongue movement.

What is the primary goal of Exercise #1 when playing the tuba?

• To play a specific melody.

• To buzz as long as possible without pressing any fingers down.

• To quickly press all the valves.

• To produce short, staccato notes.