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Author: Jaysne
Date: 2009-12-04 18:44
First, get an instrument. Ask at the local music store. Be prepared for sticker shock--an inexpensive new student bassoon will run you a minimum of $1700, and bassoons generally are not available for rent. Look into the models justme suggested.
You can always try ebay, where I've seen good horns available for much less. But whatever you do, do not buy an inexpensive Chinese bassoon! I've tried one, and they are complete junk.
Better yet, ask at the local university and talk to the bassoon professor about how to get a horn. Also hunt down bassoon teachers in the area. They may know even better than bassoon professors, because professors tend to only be conversant in advanced bassooning and probably aren't familiar with the needs of a beginner.
Yes, as with all instruments, scales and etudes are where you'll start. You'll need to buy a copy of the Weissenborn bassoon method--this is the bible for all bassoonists, beginner to advanced. But you'll need a teacher--that's your next stop. Once you find a horn, set up lessons with a teacher and start practicing. Be aware, of course, that you'll be learning bass clef and then tenor clef.
Some people can't afford a teacher or think they can learn the instrument themselves. If this is you, then you shouldn't invest in a bassoon. You'll just be wasting your time and money. Bassoon has many tricks to it that you will not learn in a book. And being a brass player, you will need to learn all about reeds, and double reeds at that! Teaching it to yourself is a recipe for becoming a very lousy bassoon player.
Get a horn and get a teacher. There's not much more advice available than that... except to remember that bassoon is an extremely fun instrument to play and well worth the effort!
Post Edited (2009-12-04 23:40)
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Rallyntando |
2009-11-23 00:34 |
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justme |
2009-11-24 06:19 |
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Re: Wanting to start Bassoon new |
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Jaysne |
2009-12-04 18:44 |
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Rallyntando |
2010-02-13 05:19 |
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Jaysne |
2010-02-25 03:20 |
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justme |
2010-02-26 08:42 |
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