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ABC Oboe Embouchure
A testing of the different Oboe Embouchures and its problems
4
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Graduate
07/04/2009

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Term
High Pitched Crow
Definition

1) Embouchure is too tight, pinched; decrease pressure in embouchure, more relaxed

 

2)  Reed is too stiff or closed off; Check Thickness of Reed

Term
Low Pitched Crow
Definition

1) Lack of support/horn angle too high; more support/faster air, reduce angle of oboe

 

2) Reed to soft; clip the reed slightly shorter, or adjust the width of the reed.

Term
Rushing Air
Definition

1) Embouchure is too loose; firmer lips, corners.  Roll lower lip in slightly

 

2) Lack of Support; More support, faster air.

Term
Stopped, no sound
Definition

1) Pinching or Biting reed; More "oh", seperate teeth, less reed in mouth.

 

2)Reed too soft; Change lenth and/or width of reed

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