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RE: Oboe - Bassoon

Author: TorusTubarius  Date:   2005-10-24 21:38 You will probably find the bassoon a little more familiar to blow through than the oboe simply because the bassoon uses a greater volume of air. The embouchure will be quite a change however, but with a little practice that shouldn't be too difficult for you to get used to. The fingerings on the bassoon in the middle register (the register you will be starting out on) are similar to the clarinet in the chalemeau register, so you might find them more familiar than you would at first think. You will need to learn how to read bass clef however, and eventually tenor clef as you progress. All the flats will still be there I'm sorry to say, but as I said, all it takes is practice. That's why we double reed types love playing in orchestras, lots of wonderful sharp keys! (Much easier to play in.)

Topics	Author	Date
Oboe - Bassoon  new	Raj	2005-10-24 02:00
RE: Oboe - Bassoon  new	hautbois	2005-10-24 09:10
RE: Oboe - Bassoon  new	TorusTubarius	2005-10-24 21:38
RE: Oboe - Bassoon  new	hautbois	2005-10-25 13:17
RE: Oboe - Bassoon  new	icewagon	2005-11-17 01:55
RE: Oboe - Bassoon  new	ReedMan	2006-01-24 12:22

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