Tag: bassoon

Woodwind Instruments

When Is It Time to Upgrade Your Woodwind Instrument?

Dedicated practice, natural ability, and drive are important factors that contribute to a musician’s progress and success. Something that’s not always talked about is the profound impact the quality of an instrument has on a musician’s sound. A well-crafted flute or clarinet has the power to bring out a player’s peak performance. When a player […]

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How to Care for Your Bassoon

Buying a bassoon is no casual purchase. That’s why, once you’ve invested in an instrument of your own, it’s important to take proper care of it so that it will last as long as possible. You’ll also want to keep your bassoon in top working order so that it produces the best quality sound. For […]

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The Different Types of Bassoon Reeds

One thing which commonly draws aspiring musicians to the bassoon, apart from the warm, dark, reedy timbre, is the level of customizability that the instrument has. The bassoon, a woodwind instrument in the double reed family that’s a popular instrument in orchestras, concert band, and chamber music, is popular not only for its sound, but […]

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Beginner's Guide to Woodwind Instruments

What is a Woodwind Instrument?

Although woodwind and brass typically fall under the wind instruments category, the woodwind family is a great place for a beginning musician to start. These instruments are generally easier to play because of the way the air is blown into them, and many musicians who begin their music education with an instrument from the woodwind […]

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Bassoon Case Buying Guide

The best money you can send on a bassoon, besides purchasing the instrument itself, is investing in a durable case that fits your bassoon snugly. A proper case typically costs no more than a couple hundred dollars, and could prevent repairs that can cost double or triple that down the line. While hard cases and […]

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Bassoon Buying Guide

The process of purchasing a bassoon for your child can be difficult. Not only is a bassoon an investment in your child’s future, but it can be an expensive one. Throughout the shopping process, several questions need to be asked and answered before you can make the best choice. Do I really need to buy a […]

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What Are Double Reed Instruments?

What Are Double Reed Instruments?

If you’ve been browsing the web for an oboe or bassoon for your child, chances are you’ve seen the term “double reed” used to describe them. Unless you play a wind instrument yourself or are very familiar with the instruments, this term is likely foreign to you. Unique within the family of wind instruments, double […]

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