Bassoon Embouchure Quiz

What is the shape of the bassoon embouchure?

• A drawstring bag shape.

• A frown shape.

• A smile shape.

• It doesn't matter.

What is the first step to forming the bassoon embouchure?

• Open the mouth in a relaxed manner.

• Center the tip of the reed on the bottom lip.

• Let the reed take in the bottom lip over the bottom teeth.

• Roll the top lip over the top teeth forming an "OH" to seal off the reed.

What is the second step to forming the bassoon embouchure?

• Open the mouth in a relaxed manner.

• Center the tip of the reed on the bottom lip.

• Let the reed take in the bottom lip over the bottom teeth.

• Roll the top lip over the top teeth forming an "OH" to seal off the reed.

What is the third step to forming the bassoon embouchure?

• Open the mouth in a relaxed manner.

• Center the tip of the reed on the bottom lip.

• Let the reed take in the bottom lip over the bottom teeth.

• Roll the top lip over the top teeth forming an "OH" to seal off the reed.

What is the fourth step to forming the bassoon embouchure?

• Open the mouth in a relaxed manner.

• Center the tip of the reed on the bottom lip.

• Let the reed take in the bottom lip over the bottom teeth.

• Roll the top lip over the top teeth forming an "OH" to seal off the reed.

When playing the bassoon, how much reed should one take?

• 3/4 upper blade; 1/4 lower blade

• All the way up to the wire.

• About halfway between the tip and the wire

• It doesn't matter.

According to Musical Mastery, what is a good articulation syllable to begin using when teaching a beginner bassoonist?

• "THUH'

• 'THOH'

• 'DOH'

• 'DUH'

How far should the bassoon reed be placed on the bocal?

• All the way.

• About halfway.

• About 3/4 of the way.

• Just on the tip.