Bassoon

Question 1

High Piched Crow Too Few sounds

(2 causes)

Answer 1

1. Embouchure is too tight, pinched.
2. Reed is too stiff, closed off

Question 2

High Piched Crow Too Few sounds

(2 Remedies)

Answer 2

1. Decrease pressure in embouchure, more relaxed.
2. Check thinckness of reed, balance in cane.

Question 3

Low Pitched crow

(2 Causes)

Answer 3

1. Lack of support
2. Reed toolong and/or too wide.

Question 4

Low Pitched crow

(2 remedies)

Answer 4

1. More support to dampen the reed
2. Change length and/or width of reed

Question 5

Unsupported sound on low F

(2 causes)

Answer 5

1. Lack of support from lower jaw.
2. Lack of air column support from diaphragm.

Question 6

Unsupported sound on low F

(2 Remedies)

Answer 6

1. Slightly increase lower jaw suport.
2. Use faster airstream. More support from diphragm.