It would be better to study the embouchures of great players rather than lesser players. Lots of combinations don't work, I'd like to know the things that do.
@windinhishairJ3 You might try looking at some of my other videos for examples of what you're looking for. In order to understand embouchure form and function you should learn both how embouchures function when working well, and what characteristics accompany problems.
I tried that whole switcheroo thing with my combo of French Horn and 6 1/2 AL and concluded that upstream pedal tones are really hard and bass F is a miserable key.
@Tyler5h03m4k3r don't worry about his unless you flip from upstream to downstream or vice versa. It's normal for a downstream player to blow more downstream while ascending. Upstream players blow more upstream as they ascend. Both will blow closer towards into the mouthpiece shank the lower they go.
Interesting work. Having watched this now that I have seen this with a transparent mouthpiece, I think I might do some stream switching as I get into the upper register as well, something I'll look out for moving forward. Thanks for sharing!
The best video about embouchure on the internet. Very good! All brass players and teachers should watch , learn and remember this things ! Thank you for the wonderful work !
At the time I took this footage he was reluctant to change. A couple of months later he decided to try to make the switch to upstream and I got the chance to take some more video as I gave him some suggestions. Unfortunately I haven't seen him since shortly after that and I don't know what he ultimately decided. His main instrument is actually piano, not tuba.
I was told by Roger Lewis from Woodwind & Brasswind that your bottom lip should never be dominant over the top lip. He told me that your top lip should control everything and it should be the one buzzing against your bottom lip almost like a drum stick hitting a drum head. He also explained that your air stream should always be downward no matter what. As you play higher your air stream should go way downward almost into your chest or on your lap.
Lewis is correct for the majority of brass players, but for some the opposite is true. This issue is based on each individual player's unique anatomy. Please watch other videos I've posted here to learn more.
Not necessarily. It's hard to tell, but the length of the upper lip to the upper teeth and gums seems to have a lot to do with which embouchure will work best for a particular player. Other factors seem related too.
i would have liked to see him try to play higher on the staff like Bb about the staff or double Bb and i couldnt notice did he ever get up to a F in the staff
ya well im also a tubist and i play mostly with a upstream embouchure because my lower lip is bigger than my higher lip and sorry typo i meant above the staff if that makes any sense
The "gap" is usually called the embouchure "aperture." Because of the speed of the video you can't see that lips are opening and closing very fast and isn't a gap, per se. Look at the video I've posted called "Comparison of Buzzing with Playing" to see what this looks like in slow motion.
i think im more of the switching between both im not sure. when i want to play a high pitch i put more bottom lip in at move my mouth to the top pf the mouthpeice, and vice versa. what kind of lip position would u call that?
Moving the mouthpiece lower only works if it's correct for the individual's unique anatomy. What this tubist needs to do will be different for everyone else, since everyone has a different face.
Probably would have stayed in band if I'd known there were such things as clear mouthpieces.....
TheKerbear03 1 week ago
I have this exact same problem, thank you very much!
TubaGirl01 1 month ago
I came her from jacks films Thumbs up if you did aswell!!
MrEightandhalf 4 months ago
It would be better to study the embouchures of great players rather than lesser players. Lots of combinations don't work, I'd like to know the things that do.
windinhishairJ3 5 months ago
@windinhishairJ3 You might try looking at some of my other videos for examples of what you're looking for. In order to understand embouchure form and function you should learn both how embouchures function when working well, and what characteristics accompany problems.
wilktone 5 months ago 2
Interesting video even for didjeridoo players.
furrytummy 9 months ago
What Etude does the tubist play? I'd like to try that on my own. It sounds like a nice warm up piece.
Bamchucknorris 1 year ago
@Bamchucknorris It's etude #6 from the 40 Advanced Studies fro Bb Bass by H.W. Tyrell.
deraj1990s 8 months ago
STOP SHAKING THE CAMERA AHHHHHH
profasir 1 year ago
heydo u guys kow where i could get a transparent mouth piece and how much it costs
JO3KILL3R1 1 year ago
I tried that whole switcheroo thing with my combo of French Horn and 6 1/2 AL and concluded that upstream pedal tones are really hard and bass F is a miserable key.
Markworth 1 year ago
I just realized I do stream switching when I play higher notes. I have a more downward stream when I play high Bb - Db off the staff.
Tyler5h03m4k3r 1 year ago
@Tyler5h03m4k3r don't worry about his unless you flip from upstream to downstream or vice versa. It's normal for a downstream player to blow more downstream while ascending. Upstream players blow more upstream as they ascend. Both will blow closer towards into the mouthpiece shank the lower they go.
wilktone 1 year ago
@wilktone Wait, so its bad to switch? Cause I think I'm playing upstream for low and downstream for high notes.
MrGuitar144 5 months ago
Interesting work. Having watched this now that I have seen this with a transparent mouthpiece, I think I might do some stream switching as I get into the upper register as well, something I'll look out for moving forward. Thanks for sharing!
mindbenderrx 1 year ago
im sorry but this is putting me to sleep. probably my fault. but good facts, very educational. im forwarding this to my friend who plays
BlaineMcc124 1 year ago
ummmm, where can i get on of those mouth pieces???
tubaplayer01 1 year ago
@tubaplayer01 search clear tuba mouth pieces. They have one for tuba and sousaphone
GlassOfMilk44 1 year ago
@GlassOfMilk44 definitely just got one, those are so bad ass.
tubaplayer01 1 year ago
this explains why i have solid low and high notes and a sometimes inconsistent mid range on trombone
Shmior 1 year ago
The best video about embouchure on the internet. Very good! All brass players and teachers should watch , learn and remember this things ! Thank you for the wonderful work !
bastrb1 1 year ago
It would be very interesting to se/hear this guy playing now.
Di he continiou the mpc move? Did he learn to play like that?
Better then before?
svenlarsson 1 year ago
@svenlarsson Hey, Svenne!
At the time I took this footage he was reluctant to change. A couple of months later he decided to try to make the switch to upstream and I got the chance to take some more video as I gave him some suggestions. Unfortunately I haven't seen him since shortly after that and I don't know what he ultimately decided. His main instrument is actually piano, not tuba.
wilktone 1 year ago
I was told by Roger Lewis from Woodwind & Brasswind that your bottom lip should never be dominant over the top lip. He told me that your top lip should control everything and it should be the one buzzing against your bottom lip almost like a drum stick hitting a drum head. He also explained that your air stream should always be downward no matter what. As you play higher your air stream should go way downward almost into your chest or on your lap.
metallibass95 2 years ago
Lewis is correct for the majority of brass players, but for some the opposite is true. This issue is based on each individual player's unique anatomy. Please watch other videos I've posted here to learn more.
wilktone 2 years ago
So the case with the opposite would be that someone's lower lip could be larger than their upper lip?
metallibass95 2 years ago
Not necessarily. It's hard to tell, but the length of the upper lip to the upper teeth and gums seems to have a lot to do with which embouchure will work best for a particular player. Other factors seem related too.
wilktone 2 years ago
i would have liked to see him try to play higher on the staff like Bb about the staff or double Bb and i couldnt notice did he ever get up to a F in the staff
falloutboy7778 2 years ago
Watch again. His downstream embouchure range caps around D above Bb on top of the staff. His upstream embouchure allows him to play higher.
wilktone 2 years ago
ya well im also a tubist and i play mostly with a upstream embouchure because my lower lip is bigger than my higher lip and sorry typo i meant above the staff if that makes any sense
falloutboy7778 2 years ago
Good Tone
milano123taka 2 years ago
Yes it clearly shows a gap between the lips to let the Aistream flow freely,results in a clean sound
valvetrom 2 years ago
The "gap" is usually called the embouchure "aperture." Because of the speed of the video you can't see that lips are opening and closing very fast and isn't a gap, per se. Look at the video I've posted called "Comparison of Buzzing with Playing" to see what this looks like in slow motion.
wilktone 2 years ago
Are those lexan Kelly mouthpieces?
alexaflood 2 years ago
i think im more of the switching between both im not sure. when i want to play a high pitch i put more bottom lip in at move my mouth to the top pf the mouthpeice, and vice versa. what kind of lip position would u call that?
miles53194 2 years ago
Thanks a lot ...this video is incredible thanks for post it....
zuantuba 3 years ago
I try it out but seems doesn't work to me( place the mouthpiece lower) .. it has less projection..
zuantuba 3 years ago
Moving the mouthpiece lower only works if it's correct for the individual's unique anatomy. What this tubist needs to do will be different for everyone else, since everyone has a different face.
wilktone 3 years ago
i have a kelly mouthpiece for my tub a:) its see through too my muscian friends are intruiged for it! :) x
cazasaurusrex 3 years ago
interesting. I like it.
MilissaMishap 3 years ago 2
interesting, nice video
jagovdstap 3 years ago 2