Embouchure

Question 1

Bassoon - high pitch crow with too few sounds -2

Answer 1

Cause 1) embouchure is too tight, pinched 2) reed is too stiff, closed off

Remedies 1) decrease pressure in embouchure, more relaxed 2) check thickness of reed, balance in cane.

Question 2

Bassoon - Low pitched crow -2

Answer 2

Cause 1) Lack of air Support 2) Reed too long and/or too wide

Remedies 1) more support to dampen the reed 2) change lenth and/or width of reed

Question 3

Bassoon - unsupported sound on low F -2

Answer 3

Cause 1) lack of support from lower jaw 2) lack of air column suppor from diaphragm

Remedies 1) use faster airstream. 2) More support from diaphragm

Question 4

Bassoon - correct unsupported correct

Answer 4

Cause 1) ok - lack of support - ok

Remedies 1) none - needs increased support - none