Bassoon Embouchure

Question 1

High pitch crow, too few sounds (solutions - 2)

Answer 1

1. Decrease pressure in embouchure.

2. Check thickness of reed, balance in cane.

Question 2

Low pitched crow (problems - 2)

Answer 2

1. Lack of air support.

2. The reed is too long and/or too wide.

Question 3

Low pitched crow (solutions - 2)

Answer 3

1. More air support to dampen the reed.

2. Change the length/width of the reed.

Question 4

Unsupported low F (problems - 2)

Answer 4

1. Lack of support from the lower jaw.

2. Lack of air column support from the diaphragm.

Question 5

Unsupported low F (solutions - 2)

Answer 5

1. Slightly increase lower jaw support.

2. Use faster air and more support from the diaphragm.

Question 6

High pitch crow, too few sounds (problems - 2)

Answer 6

1. The embouchure is too tight, pinched.

2. The Reed is too stiff, closed off.