How does a bassoon make noise?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

You 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.

Answer 3

It 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.

Answer 4

The 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.