Before the First Lesson Make sure that you carefully review the first pages of the method book to help reinforce…
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Double Reeds
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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Getting the Most from Your Double Reeds in the Concert Band
Concert bands have a warm, full sound with vast a dynamic range. But fitting the double reed instruments into that…
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Do Bassoonists Really Need to Use the Resonance Key?
There is a key on the bassoon called the “resonance key” (depressed by the left hand pinky). This key is…
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Demystifying Double Reeds
The embouchure is an important fundamental concept to playing either the oboe or bassoon. There are many similarities between a…
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Bassoon Eb (Quick Tip)
When teaching the bassoon, it quickly becomes obvious that the third space E flat is a lousy note! It is…
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