Bassoon Embouchure

Question 1

High pitched crow with too few sounds remedys..

Answer 1

1. Decrease embouchure pressure

2. Check reed thickness

Question 2

Low pitched crow causes…

Answer 2

1. Lack of support

2. Reed too long and or wide

Question 3

Unsupported sound on low F causes…

Answer 3

1. Lack of support from lower jaw

2. Lack of air column support from diaphragm

Question 4

Unsupported sound on low F remedys…

Answer 4

1. Slightly increase lower jaw support

2. Use faster air stream more diaphragm support

Question 5

Low pitched crow remedys…

Answer 5

1. More support to dampen the reed

2. Chamge reed length and or width

Question 6

High pitched crow with too few sounds causes..

Answer 6

1. Embouchure too tight

2. Reed too stiff