Learners – Bassoon.org

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Bassoon Fingerings: What Your Band Book Gets Wrong

For a beginning bassoonist, it is natural to assume that the fingerings on the fingering chart in a band method

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If you’re trying to find a good bassoon teacher for yourself or your child, it can be hard to know

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A good bassoon reed can make a tremendous difference in how easy the instrument is to play. But finding the

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If you’re just starting out on bassoon, you probably don’t need to buy one. Most school music programs—whether you’re in

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This video shows you the step-by-step process of putting together a bassoon. *Note: She mentions using cork grease. Only use

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The bassoon is a great instrument, but it has some quirks. It’s big. It’s complicated. It has a long metal

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Calling all bassoonists! Are you ready to take your playing to the next level (and stay motivated over the summer)?

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Norman Herzberg (a premier bassoon pedagogue of the 20th century) assigned standard bassoon etude books in a specific sequence. He had

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Reeds that are stored in wet, moist, or humid environments often grow mold (sometimes referred to as mildew). I’ve compiled