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Bassoon Tone Production Problems/Remedies
SOUND EX.#
SOUND PRODUCED
CAUSES OF PROBLEM
REMEDIES
1
Correct sound of crow
None
None
2
High pitched crow with too few sounds.
Embouchure is too tight, pinched.
Decrease pressure in embouchure, more re- laxed.
Reed is too stiff, closed off.
Check thickness of reed, balance in cane.
3
Low pitched crow
Lack of support
More support to dampen the reed.
Reed too long and/or wide.
Change length and/or width of reed.
4
Correct sound on low F
None
None
5
Unsupported sound on low F
Lack of support from lower jaw.
Slightly increase lower jaw support.
Lack of air column support from dia- phragm.
Use faster air stream. Use more support from diaphragm.
6
Correct-Unsupported-Correct
OK - Lack of support - OK
None - Needs increased support - None
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