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18
Getting a Balanced Sound
If you are experiencing difficulty getting sound from your instrument, it
might be a good time to review your embouchure.
Mouth shape and teeth alignment vary widely among individuals so take
time finding an embouchure that works best for you. Refer to the chart
below and try varying the position of your teeth, the angle that you hold the
instrument, etc., to find a well-balanced tone.
Cause
Breath: Too much
Mouthpiece position: Shallow
+
Poor embouchure
(Biting the mouthpiece to hard)
Cause
Breath: Too much
Mouthpiece position: Deep
+
Poor embouchure
(Mouth is loose, open)
Cause
Breath: Too little
Mouthpiece position: Shallow
+
Poor embouchure
(Biting the mouthpiece too hard)
Cause
Breath: Too little
Mouthpiece position: Deep
+
Poor embouchure
(Mouth is loose, open)
No sound
comes out
or squeaks
Dark tone
No sound
comes out
or squeaks
Squeaks
Bright tone
No sound
comes out
Forte
(= loud sound)
Piano
(= soft sound)
Well-
balanced
tone
Amount of
breath
Amount of
breath
Mouthpiece
position
Mouthpiece
position
Shallow Deep
Too much air
(= loud sound)
Too little air
(= soft sound)