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The bassoon is a low pitched instrument due to it's range. However, the bassoon does have an upper register that is used frequently in solo work. But in ensemble work, it can help add more weight to the bass line as well.

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A bassoon is a middle ranged instrument, as it's range is B-flat. It can go from low A to high D

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