Bassoon Tone Flashcards
1
Q
Example #2
High Pitched Crow with too few sounds
A
PROBLEMS
Embouchure is too tight, pinched
Reed it too stiff, closed off
REMEDIES
Decrease pressure in embouchure, more relaxed
Check thickness of reed, balance in cane
2
Q
Example #3
Low pitched crow
A
PROBLEMS
Lack of support
Reed too long and or too wide
REMEDIES
More support to dampen the the reed
Check length and/ or width of reed
3
Q
Example #5
Unsupported sound on low F
A
PROBLEMS
Lack of support from lower jaw
Lack of air column support from diaphragm
REMEDIES
Slightly increase lower jaw support
Use faster airstream. More support from diaphragm
4
Q
Correct - Upsupported - Correct
A
PROBLEMS
OK- Lack of support- OK
REMEDIES
None - needs increased support - None
