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They are really heavy and most players prefer seat-straps.

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Q: Why would the bassoon and the contrabassoon be to hard to play while standing up?
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What is the name given to a lower pitched bassoon in the woodwind section?

Contrabassoon or Double bassoon. Now even a Contraforte


Why would the bassoon and the contrabassoon be to hard to play standing?

Cuz you gotta hold it, (it's heavy) and you gotta press keys all over while you hold the thing.


Which woodwind is played by blowing air through a double reed?

That would be the oboe or bassoon. Included in those groups are the English horn and contrabassoon.


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 is the name of the bassoon?

The bigger version is the contrabassoon, which plays one octave lower.


Which windwood instruments are played by blowing air through a double reed?

An oboe or a bassoon are the only instruments I'm aware of with double reeds. Clarinets and saxophones (all varieties) have a single reed. Saxophones can have double or sing reeds.


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would your vital capacity measurement differ if you performed the test while standing


How can you stand behind your father while he is standing beside you?

We would be standing with our backs to each other.


What woodwind instruments are usually found in the orchestra?

Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Flute.The woodwind family of instruments includes, from the highest sounding instruments to the lowest, the flute, piccolo, oboe, English horn,clarinet, E-flat clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon and contra-bassoon.These are woodwind instruments that would most likely play in a full orchestra but it can be changed depending on the and availability of players.


What is the big brother of the bassoon?

There isn't a single instrument that answers the question; the flute is part of the woodwind family so possible answers include clarinet, oboe, saxophone, tin whistle.


Which woodwind instrument has the lowest bass voice?

The Bassoon produces the lowest note in the woodwind family.


How long would a contra bassoon be if it was uncoiled?

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