Bassoon
FACTS ABOUT BASSOON
The bassoon developed from a Renaissance instrument called the curtal or dulcian.
The bassoon has almost 8 feet of tubing bent in a “U” shape.
People who play bassoon are called bassoonists.
One of your thumbs is responsible for controlling NINE different keys on bassoon!
Bassoon is part of a double reed family. Other double reeds include oboe and English horn.
Watch a SOLO bassoon performance!
(Solo means a performer plays alone.)
Watch a bassoon ENSEMBLE performance!
(Ensemble means a performers play in groups.)