Bassoon Embouchure

Question 1

high pitched crow with too few sounds (example 2)

Answer 1

1. embouchure too tight, pinched - decrease pressure, more relaxed
2. reed is too stiff, closed off - check thickness of reed, balance in cane

Question 2

low pitched crow (example 3)

Answer 2

1. lack of support - more support to dampen the reed
2. reed too long and/or wide - change length and/or width of reed

Question 3

unsupported sound on low F (example 5)

Answer 3

1. lack of support from lower jaw - slightly increase lower jaw support
2. lack of air column support from diaphragm - use faster air stream, use more support from diaphragm

Question 4

Playing flat

Answer 4

1. Reed is not hard enough
2. Bocal is too long
3. Embouchure too relaxed

Question 5

Playing sharp

Answer 5

1. Reed too hard
2. Bocal too short
3. Extra tension in shoulders