Oboe

Question 1

Stopped or very high pitched sound (2 causes / 2 remedies)

Answer 1

2 Causes: Reed too soft and pinching or biting the reed 2 Remedies: More “oh,” separate teeth and change the length and/or width of the reed

Question 2

Some sound, rushing air -or- No sound, rushing air (2 causes / 3 remedies)

Answer 2

2 Causes: Embouchure too loose and lack of air support 3 Remedies: Roll lower lip in slightly, more air support, faster air, and firmer lips, firmer corners

Question 3

No sound, stopped air (2 causes / 3 remedies)

Answer 3

2 Causes: Reed too soft and pinching or biting the reed 3 Remedies: Change the length or width of the reed, more “oh,” separate the teeth and less reed in the mouth

Question 4

Low pitched crow (3 causes / 3 remedies)

Answer 4

3 Causes: Reed too soft, lack of air support and oboe angle is too high 3 Remedies: Change length or width of reed, more support/faster air and reduce angle of the oboe

Question 5

High pitched crow (2 causes / 2 remedies)

Answer 5

2 Causes: Embouchure too tight, pinched and reed is too stiff/closed off 2 Remedies: Decrease pressure in embouchure, more relaxed & check thickness of reed, balance in cane