Issues you Face with Bassoon, and How having Bassoon Insurance Helps?

A bassoonist faces a lot of issues, some that they know how to resolve, and others they need help with. Here, we will discuss some of the common issues a bassoonist faces.

• • Response issues: When the bassoonist is tense, the throat, jaw and lips tend to tighten. This can cause issues with registering a response in the lower jaw. The response issue can also occur if the reed is closed or resistant or there are leaks in the instrument.

  • High notes: If the player does not cover the right holes in the instrument or the keys are not finely tuned, the response may not be the same. You may register low response along high notes if the player puts in too much of pressure along the tip of the reed. Incorrect fingering or leaving the holes half closed along high G can also be possible causes.

  • Cracking issues: If you are playing the middle register from F# you may face this issue. This is the breaking line for the bassoon. There are two possible solutions in this case. Half holing of the F#, G and Ab as well as flicking of the A, Bb, C and D.

  • Some basic tips include

• 1. The F# hole notes would require a different hole opening as compared to the G half- hole.

  2. The left index finger should roll down along the opening

  3. The whisper key should be along the half-hole

  4. In case of flicking, you should vent the specific wing-joint keys to assist with the response you want from the certain notes.

As a bassoonist keeping the instrument in good condition, responding to the issues and ensuring the instrument survives all problems is important. It is a good idea to own insurance that will give your bassoon the perfect protection from the different problems, and save your money in the event something happens.

Choosing good bassoon insurance matters! However, before getting to how you can get a good insurance, let's understand how insurance can help you

• • It can protect your pockets were your bassoon to be stolen. For instance, you don't have to pay to replace the bassoon, at least not the whole amount. You can pay a bit and the rest will be covered by the insurance.

  • When you go to replace the bassoon, you may not get the same price you expected. This would be because the evaluation would be different. However, if you have replacement covered in the bassoon insurance, you can save the money that would go into replacing an old instrument

  • If you are a travelling musician, the insurance will not just cover your medical expenses were you to fall sick but also the repair costs for the instrument, in case it was damaged or scratched. You don't need to pay the money or, you can pay a small amount and get the rest covered by the insurance

As a bassoonist, investing in insurance with all the right provisions should be your first thought.