Many times educators can correct embouchure problems just by looking at the student's embouchure. Below are nine pictures of different student embouchures. The students are in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. Specific issues have been listed below each picture. If a correct embouchure is present, it will say, "Correct Embouchure" below the picture.
Special Note: We are in the business of SOUND. These pictures are meant to be a guide.
Each student will look different when playing horn.
Even though there are some exceptions, the tone the student produces should be the main focus.