Bassoon

Question 0

Example #5.

Answer 0

C: Lack of air column support from diaphragm. Lack of jaw support from lower jaw.

R: Slightly increase lower jaw support. Use faster air stream.

Question 1

Example #3.

Answer 1

C: Reed to long and/or wide. Lack of air support

R: More support to dampen the reed. Change the length and/or width of the reed.

Question 2

A beginning bassoon student is producing a high pitch crow with too few sounds.

Answer 2

R: check the thickness of the reed and balance in the cane. Decrease pressure in the embouchure, more relaxed.

Question 3

A beginning bassoon student is producing a low pitched crow with too few sounds.

Answer 3

R: change the length and/or width of the reed. More support to dampen the reed.

Question 4

Example #2.

Answer 4

R: Decrease pressure in embouchure. Check thickness of the reed, balance in cane.

Question 5

A beginning bassoon student producing an unsupported sound on low F.

Answer 5

C: Lack of support from lower jaw. Lack of air support.