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Where was the bassoon made?
The modern day bassoon was first made in Germany, but similar reed instruments date back to ancient Egyptian times.
How was the bassoon invented how and when the bassoon invented what was the bassoon made of?
The bassoon is made out of wood or plastic. They evelved from the Dulcian the had like 4 keys most of the note changes were in embassure. the bassoon came to be around the 1600's-1700's
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 did the bassoon used to be made of?
Plastic
Where was the bassoon originated?
The origin of the bassooon dates back at least 500 years to France. A basic version of the modern bassoon was invented in France and it quickly spread throughout western Europe. It was known as the French bassoon. Later on in the early 1800's, the German bassoon was contrived.
What four woodwind instruments are commonly employed in the modern orchestra?
flute, oboe, clarinet, 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.
Where was the bassoon first discovered?
Music historians generally consider the dulcian to be the forerunner of the modern bassoon, as the two instruments share many characteristics: a double reed fitted to a metal crook, obliquely drilled tone holes, and a conical bore that doubles back on itself. The origins of the dulcian are obscure, but by the mid-16th century it was available in as many as eight different sizes, from soprano to great bass. An alternate view maintains Hotteterre was one of several craftsmen responsible for the development of the early bassoon in the 1950's.
Why was the English horn made for what reason?
It fills the gap between the oboe and the bassoon.
What is the timbre of bassoon?
Not on a bassoon maybe a Tenon??
How many keys did a bassoon have when it was first made?
When the bassoon was first developed in the late Renaissance period, it typically had just five keys. These early instruments were relatively simple compared to modern bassoons, which now have around 20 to 24 keys. The increase in the number of keys over time has allowed for greater ease of play and expanded musical range.
How do you use the word bassoon in a sentence?
I am just not interested in playing the bassoon.
