Concert bands have a warm, full sound with vast a dynamic range. But fitting the double reed instruments into that…
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Double Reeds
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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1 Bassoon Tip to Save Your Band Hundreds of Dollars
If you’ve never heard this bassoon tip, you’ll be amazed at how simple it is! Bassoon bocals are SO expensive…
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