Bassoon Embouchure Flashcards
After listening to the audio example, choose the two causes of the problem.
Reed is too stiff, closed off
embouchure too tight, pinched
After listening to the audio example, choose the two remedies for the problem.
decrease pressure in embouchure, more relaxed
check thickness of reed, balance in cane
After listening to the audio example, choose the two causes of the problem.
reed too long and/or too wide
lack of air support
After listening to the audio example, choose the two remedies for the problem.
more support to dampen reed
change length and/or width of reed
After listening to the audio example, choose the two causes of the problem.
lack of air column support from diaphragm
lack of support from lower jaw
The bassoon player is in general playing flat. What are the possible causes of this problem?
the reed is not hard enough
the bocal is too long
the embouchure is too relaxed
A beginning BASSOON student is producing a high pitch crow with too few sounds. What are two causes of this problem?
Reed is too stiff, closed off
Embouchure too tight, pinched.
A beginning BASSOON student is producing a high pitched crow with too few sounds. What are two remedies for this problem?
Check thickness of reed, balance in cane
Decrease pressure in embouchure, more relaxed
After listening to the audio example, choose the two remedies for the problem.
slightly increase lower jaw support
use faster air stream, more support from diaphragm
A beginning BASSOON student is producing a low pitch crow with too few sounds. What are two causes of this problem?
lack of air and embouchure support
reed is too long and/or too wide
A beginning BASSOON student is producing a low pitch crow with too few sounds. What are two remedies for this problem?
change length and/or width reed
more support to dampen reed
The bassoon player is in general playing sharp. What are the possible causes for this?
the reed is too hard
the bocal is too short
there is extra tension in the shoulders
A beginning BASSOON student is producing an unsupported sound on low F. What are two causes of this problem?
Lack of support from lower jaw
Lack of air support
A beginning BASSOON student is producing an unsupported sound on low F. What are two remedies for this problem?
Use faster air stream. More support from diaphragm Slightly increase lower jaw support
A beginning BASSOON student is producing a high pitched crow with too few sounds. What are two remedies for this problem?
Check thickness of reed, balance in cane
Decrease pressure in embouchure, more relaxed
