Bassoon Embouchure

Question 1

High pitched crow with too few sounds (Causes)

Answer 1

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

Question 2

High pitched crow with too few sounds (Remedies)

Answer 2

Decrease pressure in embouchure, more relaxed.
Check thickness of reed, balance in cane.

Question 3

Low pitched crow (Causes)

Answer 3

Lack of support.
Reed too long and/or wide.

Question 4

Low pitched crow (Remedies)

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Unsupported sound on Low F (Causes)

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Unsupported sound on Low F (Remedies)

Answer 6

Slightly increase lower jaw support.
Use faster air stream.
Use more support from
diaphragm.