Getting A Balanced Sound - Yamaha Alto Venova YVS-120 Manual

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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)
Mouthpiece
position
Shallow
Cause
Breath: Too little
Mouthpiece position: Shallow
+
Poor embouchure
(Biting the mouthpiece too hard)
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No sound
comes out
or squeaks
Dark tone
No sound
comes out
or squeaks
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Too much air
(= loud sound)
Amount of
breath
Forte
(= loud sound)
Squeaks
Well-
Bright tone
balanced
tone
No sound
Piano
comes out
(= soft sound)
Amount of
breath
Too little air
(= soft sound)
Cause
Breath: Too much
Mouthpiece position: Deep
+
Poor embouchure
(Mouth is loose, open)
Mouthpiece
position
Deep
Cause
Breath: Too little
Mouthpiece position: Deep
+
Poor embouchure
(Mouth is loose, open)