What can cause pitch to change on bassoon?
- Bocal. Adjust the length of the instrument here to change overall pitch. NOt a recommended adjustment
- Reed. Too soft reeds are generally flat, and vice versa
- Embouchure. Too tight causes pitch to rise
- Breath Support. Poor support means wavering tone
- Dynamics. Playing notes too loud or too soft will cause them to blow flat or sharp. This varies by note.
- IOC. Inner Oral Cavity. This space is very important. The position of the tongue, the size of the throat opening, and the jaw position are important to consider.
