How do you hold a bassoon?

Answer 1

You play bassoon with your fingers, all of them, except for your right hand's ring finger. You blow into the bassoon through the reed, and you move your fingers to make the note change.

To make different notes that are not slurred (like above), you pulse your tongue back and forth against the reed.

Also, be sure to take long and deep breaths so that you can make a very full sound.

You play with all of your fingers including your right hand ring finger.

Answer 2

Sit on a chair and the bottom of the bassoon goes down the side of your right leg.

Your left hand is placed under the bassoon nearer to the top and your right hand is placed over the bassoon closer to the bottom of the bassoon.

Fingering charts are available if you seek further knowledge on how to play the bassoon.

When playing the basson use a strap (seat, neck or side, although seat straps are best for posture, neck and side allow you to play standing up), as this will hold much of the weight of the instrument.

On your right hand it is possible to use a bird to improve hand positioning, although this is definitely not necessary some people find it more comfortable.

Answer 3

You hold a Flute straight out to your right side with your left hand fingers resting on the keys closest to the headjoint and you right hand fingers on the keys near and on the foot joint. Position your lower lip on the lip plate on the headjoint so that you can blow across the hole with you lip slightly covering it. I recommend getting an instructional book for more details.

Answer 4

You hold it straight with your shoulders down

Answer 5

the actual body of the violin should rest on your left shoulder, so that the spine/neck goes outwards from you. THen with your right hand you hold the bow.