Posted by olituba on March 18, 2002 at 16:24:41:
In Reply to: How do you get rid of double buzzing? posted by A Tubist (of course) on March 17, 2002 at 21:49:03:
I went through enough of this to have an ideaabout it, I guess.
So, Ken�s advice is one good thing, mary ann�s I still woulkd like to emphasise: make sure your cheeks are not puffed, the main buzz is well centered on your lips, and last not least move ample amounts of air with the least possible amount of force. (use an abundance of air, it doesn�t cost a dime!) remember: it�s called a "windinstrument", so, produce wind in your instrument, not pressure! move the air, don�t force it. Imagine a string-bass-player: the amount of pressure he puts on the string with his bow, doesn�t make it sound any better, it depends on how much length he uses. your air mustn�t be pressurised, but easily moving through a well centered buzz on the embouchure.
FWIW,
Oli