Bassoon Flashcards
0
Q
Low Pitched Crow
A
Cause- lack of support. Fix- more support to dampen the reed.
Cause- reed too long and or too wide. Fix- change length and/or width of the reed.
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Q
High Pitched Crow With Too Few Sounds
A
Cause- Embouchure is too tight/pinched.
Fix- Decrease pressure in embouchure, more relaxed.
Cause- Reed is too stiff.
Fix- check thickness/balance in cane.
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Q
Unsupported Sound on Low F
A
Cause- lack of jaw support. Fix- slightly increase lower jaw support.
Cause- lack of air column from diaphragm. Fix- use faster airstream/more support from diaphragm.
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Q
Correct- Unsupported- Correct
A
Cause- ok, lack of support, ok. Fix- none, increase support, none.
