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Bassooner the Better: Tips for Starting Beginner Bassoonists

Bassooner the Better: Tips for Starting Beginner Bassoonists

It’s no surprise to any band director that when asked to express preference for a beginning instrument, young band students…
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Selecting Oboists, the Beginner or Transferring to the Oboe

Selecting Oboists, the Beginner or Transferring to the Oboe

I started oboe in my Junior year of college and have a somewhat different aspect on starting an oboist, having…
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Why Won’t the Bassoon’s Low Notes Come Out?

Why Won’t the Bassoon’s Low Notes Come Out?

One of the bassoon’s primary jobs is to play low notes. So, when those notes do not come out, players—students…
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Best Tips for Teaching Oboe & Bassoon (Collaborative Post)

Best Tips for Teaching Oboe & Bassoon (Collaborative Post)

In our summer survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers “What are the best tips you know for teaching oboe…
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Beginning Oboe – The First Sound

Beginning Oboe – The First Sound

Before the First Lesson Make sure that you carefully review the first pages of the method book to help reinforce…
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The Non-Bassoonist’s Guide to Equipment

The Non-Bassoonist’s Guide to Equipment

A common issue that I have observed among many band directors at both middle and high school levels is their…
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