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.

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Remedies for high pitch crow with too few sounds

A

decrease pressure in embouchure, more relaxed, check thickness of reed, balance in cane.

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Causes for low pitched crow

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lack of support, reed too long and/or too wide

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4
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Remedies for low pitched crow

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

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5
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Causes for unsupported sound on low F

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lack of support from lower jaw, lack of air column support from diaphragm

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Remedies for unsupported sound on low F

A

slightly increase lower jaw support, use faster airstream, more support from diaphragm

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