Bassoon

Question 1

Low pitch crow with too few sounds (2 causes / 2 remedies)

Answer 1

2 Causes: Lack of air and embouchure support and reed is too long &/or too wide
2 Remedies: Change length and/or width of reed and more support to dampen the reed

Question 2

High pitch crow with too few sounds (2 causes / 2 remedies)

Answer 2

2 Causes: Embouchure too tight, pinched and reed is too stiff/closed off
2 Remedies: Decrease pressure in the embouchure, more relaxed and check thickness of reed, balance in cane

Question 3

Unsupported sound on low F (2 causes / 2 remedies)

Answer 3

2 Causes: Lack of air column support from diaphragm and lack of support from lower jaw
2 Remedies: Use faster air stream, more support from diaphragm and slightly increase lower jaw support