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

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Example #3

Low pitched crow

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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

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Example #5

Unsupported sound on low F

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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

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4
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Correct - Upsupported - Correct

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PROBLEMS

OK- Lack of support- OK

REMEDIES

None - needs increased support - None

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