Bassoon Embouchure Flashcards
1
Q
Causes for high pitch crow with too few sounds
A
embouchure is too tight, pinched, reed is too stiff, closed off.
2
Q
Remedies for high pitch crow with too few sounds
A
decrease pressure in embouchure, more relaxed, check thickness of reed, balance in cane.
3
Q
Causes for low pitched crow
A
lack of support, reed too long and/or too wide
4
Q
Remedies for low pitched crow
A
More support to dampen the reed, change length and/or width of reed.
5
Q
Causes for unsupported sound on low F
A
lack of support from lower jaw, lack of air column support from diaphragm
6
Q
Remedies for unsupported sound on low F
A
slightly increase lower jaw support, use faster airstream, more support from diaphragm