Bassoon

Common pedagogical problems (both physical and musical) that we often see in the beginning Bassoon player.

 ·        Reed problem: Not enough reed in mouth or too much reed in mouth (Flat/sharp sound) Dry reed won’t vibrate and make sound.

·        Embouchure problems like lips over teeth too far and chin bunched up.

·        Fingering problems such as lacking knowledge of alternate fingerings,  incorrect use of whisper key, incorrect use of half-hole fingerings, and lacking knowledge of flick keys which can cause breaks between pitches and inaccurate pitch sound.

·        Breathing problems: Lack of support for upper register, air used incorrectly