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Unlike a saxophone or clarinet, which has one reed and vibrates against a mouthpiece, oboes and bassoons play on two reeds vibrating against each other, called a double reed. When you first start playing the oboe, you will buy your reeds from a music store. You may begin making your own reeds in high school or college.
Unlike a saxophone or clarinet, which has one reed and vibrates against a mouthpiece, oboes and bassoons play on two reeds vibrating against each other, called a double reed. When you first start playing the oboe, you will buy your reeds from a music store. You may begin making your own reeds in high school or college.
Why You Should Play the Bassoon
Why You Should Play the Bassoon
Musician 1st Class Renee DeBoer explains why she loves the bassoon!
We do not start beginners on the bassoon, but we do ask 2 students to switch to the bassoon as 6th graders in their 2nd year of band
Bassoon and Contrabassoon duet
Bassoon and Contrabassoon duet
The contrabassoon is a large instrument! You probably won't see one or have to play one until you get to college. Listen as a bassoon and contrabassoon play together so that you can hear the difference between the two.
"Havana" (Camila Cabello)
"Havana" (Camila Cabello)
Watch as the Breaking Winds Bassoon quartet covers this Camila Cabello song!
Sorcerer's Apprentice
Sorcerer's Apprentice
A little over 2 minutes into this clip, one of the most famous bassoon solos is performed!! Can you recognize it?
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