Bassoon Embouchure

Question 1

Low pitch crow with too few sounds - 2 Causes

Answer 1

1. Reed too long or too wide
2. Lack of embouchure support

Question 2

Low pitch crow with too few sounds - 2 Remedies

Answer 2

1. Change length and/or width of the reed
2. More embouchure support to dampen reed

Question 3

Playing sharp - 3 Causes

Answer 3

1. Reed is too hard
2. The bocal is too short
3. There is extra tension in the shoulders

Question 4

Unsupported Sound - 2 Causes

Answer 4

1. Lack of support from lower jaw
2. Lack of air support from diagram

Question 5

Unsupported Sound - 2 Remedies

Answer 5

1. Use faster air stream. More support from diaphram
2. Slightly increase lower jaw support

Question 6

High pitch crow with too few sounds - 2 Causes

Answer 6

1. Reed is too stiff, closed off
2. Embouchure too tight, pinched

Question 7

High pitch crow with too few sounds - 2 Remedies

Answer 7

1. Check thickness of reed, balance in cane
2. Decrease pressure in embouchure, more relaxed

Question 8

In general, playing flat - 3 Causes

Answer 8

1. The reed is not hard enough
2. The bocal is too long
3. The embouchure is too relaxed