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First, the bassoonist blows into the reed. Then the air goes through the bocal, then goes straight down then curves back up(U-shaped) and exits out the top. While the air is going through the instrument, the many keys and holes alter and define what sound will come out.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoYou blow through a double reed to make the noise. The reeds vibrate against each other making the noise. The sound-waves then travel through the bocal of the bassoon into the first wing joint. From there the waves basically make a U turn in the bottom of the bassoon and make their way up to the second wing joint. The waves exit the top of the bassoon (the bell) making a pitch. Depending on what holes are covered and what keys are pressed the pitch changes from note to note.
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∙ 8y agoIt is an old instrument, developed in the 18th century and much in use for Classical Music. It looks like a polished wooden (mostly maple) tube 4 ft 5 tall with a reed mouthpiece halfway down. It is known for its warm, dark tone.
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∙ 12y agoThe bassoon has a nasal tone in the middle range, a buzzing tone at the very low range, and a tight, pinched tone at the highest.
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Can you play a bassoon with an oboe reed?
I'm certain it will make a noise but it won't play nearly as well with a bassoon reed.
How do you use a bassoon?
Left hand on top and right hand on bottom. You blow through the reed and noise comes out!
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.
What category does the bassoon belong to?
the bassoon is part of the double-reed family, along with the oboe, English horn, and contra bassoon
Can you play a bassoon with an oboe reed?
I'm certain it will make a noise but it won't play nearly as well with a bassoon reed.
How do you make a bassoon?
with wood and pationse
How do you use a bassoon?
Left hand on top and right hand on bottom. You blow through the reed and noise comes out!
What are facts about bassoons?
the bassoon is a musical instrument that can make noises low to highthe bassoon if one of the lowest instruments in the wood wind family next to the contra bassoon
What instrument make duck sound?
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 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.
How do gnats make noise?
They make noise by making it.
What is duoble bassoon?
It is another name for a contra bassoon.
Which country is the bassoon from?
The bassoon originated from France at about 1636.
What pitch does the bassoon have?
The bassoon is pitched in the Key of C.
