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Our band is pretty small but we have 2 bass clarinets so yeah, bass clarinets are in marching band.
Yes, they are in marching band. I have a marching band of 209 and we have 3 Bass Clarinet marchers. I will be marching next year. I currently play Clarinet. But don't worry, when I was in 8th grade I didn't know that they were in marchin band.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt is possible for bassoon players to march, and I have done it, myself.
The bassoon is most often played sitting, with a belt hooked to the bottom of the instrument which the player sits on to support it. However, many bassoons have been made with a metal loop braised to the wide metal band at the top of the butt joint, which can be used with a neck strap to suspend the instrument. Usually, when carried in this manner, a rest, which fits under the palm of the right hand, is employed. This rest has a post which is placed in a post-holder which is screwed to the bassoon's butt joint so that the player's right thumb can rest on the Bb key, his little finger is poised comfortably to reach the F and G# keys, and his index finger can reach the B key without strain.
When the neck strap and right hand rest is used, the remaining weight/balance falls to the balls of the first two fingers of the left hand. There is a lyre arrangement which involves a metal loop with a screw-tightener, which secures it to the metal band at the top of the wing joint (where the bocal enters the wooden body.) Frankly, this places the music where it does little more than blind the musician, so most of the bassoonists I've known who march will just memorize their music.
As an addendum, there is nothing that draws bees and wasps faster than the vibrating lips of a bassoon player, especially when he/she is standing in formation playing the National Anthem, and cannot move!
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∙ 13y agoYes it can. Any instrument can be a marching instrument. The sizes can be a bit difficult to manage but they can be marched. A Bassoon produces a great sound and would be a great addition to the low section of any marching band. The marching band i play in has 2 bassoons in it.
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∙ 12y agoIt is possible for a bass clarinet to be in marching band, however, it is usually the band director's preference whether or not to allow bass clarinets in their own bands.
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What is a bassoon reed?
A bassoon reed is what creates the sound on a bassoon. It is a double reed. They are either bought from stores or made by players themselves. They can range from 10 to 30 dollars. They are made from cane.
How many woodwinds in an orchestra?
Usually eight players, with two each on flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon.
Which woodwind instrument is supported by a seet strap which is hooked to the end of a instrument and then placed over the players chair?
The bassoon.
What do you call a person that plays the bassoon?
Typically the double bassoon (or contrabassoon) is given to the third or fourth chair bassoon, leaving the principal bassoon to play the 1st bassoon part and the 2nd chair bassoon to play the 2nd bassoon part. In some cases the double bassoon part is an auditioned spot, meaning that someone specifically auditioned for the double bassoon.
How octaves does a bassoon have?
A bassoon can play 4 octaves.
How does the bassoon makes you proud?
bassoon players are mossly famose because there are not many of them
What is a bassoon reed?
A bassoon reed is what creates the sound on a bassoon. It is a double reed. They are either bought from stores or made by players themselves. They can range from 10 to 30 dollars. They are made from cane.
What instrument do bassoon players usually play in marching band?
Saxaphone or cymbals
What is better a clarinet or bassoon?
Well it depends. if you like clarinet better you like it better. but if you like bassoon better you like it better. i play clarinet so i like clarinet better buts that's just me
How many woodwinds in an orchestra?
Usually eight players, with two each on flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon.
Which woodwind instrument is supported by a seet strap which is hooked to the end of a instrument and then placed over the players chair?
The bassoon.
How do you play loud on a bassoon?
Playing "loud" on the bassoon is all about air support, a good embouchure, and a good reed. You can't play loud if any of them are missing. Typically when bassoon players play loud they want to drop their jaw which causes them to go flat, especially on the low notes, so be sure not to do much change to your embouchure. Loud on the bassoon is mainly caused by air support. A good air stream with plenty of pressure and wind will cause you to play "loud" on the bassoon.
What do you call a person that plays the bassoon?
Typically the double bassoon (or contrabassoon) is given to the third or fourth chair bassoon, leaving the principal bassoon to play the 1st bassoon part and the 2nd chair bassoon to play the 2nd bassoon part. In some cases the double bassoon part is an auditioned spot, meaning that someone specifically auditioned for the double bassoon.
What are the two types of reeds?
Assuming you're referring to woodwinds, not organ patches... You have single reeds and double reeds. Singles are used by saxaphone players and Clarinet players. Double reeds are used by Oboe players and bassoon players. Sources: I'm with the band.
Why would the bassoon and the contrabassoon be to hard to play while standing up?
They are really heavy and most players prefer seat-straps.
What is the timbre of bassoon?
Not on a bassoon maybe a Tenon??
How do you use the word bassoon in a sentence?
He played the bassoon beautifully in the orchestra.
