Bassoon Embouchure

Question 0

A bassoon student is producing a high pitch crow with too few sounds. What are the remedies?

Answer 0

1. Check thickness of reed, balance in cane

2. Decrease pressure in embouchure, more relaxed

Question 1

A bassoon student is producing a high pitch crow with too few sounds. What are the causes?

Answer 1

1. Reed is too stiff, closed off

2. Embouchure too tight, pinched

Question 2

A bassoon student is producing a low pitch crow with too few sounds. What are the causes?

Answer 2

1. Reed too long and/or wide

2. Lack of air support

Question 3

A bassoon student is producing a low pitch crow with too few sounds. What are the remedies?

Answer 3

1. Change length and/or width of reed

2. More support to dampen reed

Question 4

A bassoon student is producing an unsupported sound on low F. What are the causes?

Answer 4

1. Lack of air support

2. Lack of support from lower jaw

Question 5

A bassoon student is producing an unsupported sound on low F. What are the remedies?

Answer 5

1. Use faster air stream. More support from diaphragm

2. Slightly increase lower jaw suppport