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Yes, I started playing bassoon in 8th grade and still play as often as I can, I am 49.
I switched from Clarinet to bassoon and never regretted it.
It has the deepest, richest sound of all the woodwinds. This is due to its double reed. The two halves of the reed produce a wonderfull buzzing sound that generates many rich overtones. The reed attaches to the body of the instrument with a long curved pipe called a bocal. The body of the instrument is in 4 pieces, Bell, Right and Left Tenons, and the Boot.
Unlike most woodwinds, you do get to use your right thumb on the keys. The instrument is held either with a long neck strap as a Saxophone, or with a seat strap that secures the bottom of the boot.
The bassoon voice is widely used in Orchestral scoring. It can be a comical playfull voice as in Dukas "sorcerers apprentice" or in the high register, wailing and melancholy as in the opening solo to Stravinski's "Rites of Spring" (Le Sacre du Printemps).
Antonio Vivaldi loved the bassoon and wrote 35 Concertos for it. Mozart also wrote a single bassoon concerto.
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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.
Where can you find a bassoon?
i have a bassoon and i play it very well
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.
Does a bassoon play high notes?
No, it does not.
Has a famous song been played on the bassoon?
No, sadly. The bassoon is one of the most uncommon instruments that their is in a band (except the recorder, which is about number two on the unpopular scale). If you want to play a unique instrument, then you should play bassoon.
What are peole who play the bassoon called?
Bassoonists.
How many different types of bassoons are there?
Yes, a German bassoon and a french bassoon
How low can the bassoon go?
The bassoon's lowest note is low b flat which you can play by holding all of the notes.
Can you play the flute and bassoon without pausing for weeks in between?
Yes, I play Contra bassoon soprano and tenor sax throughout the year. So yeah
How do you play loud on a bassoon?
Playing "loud" on the bassoon is all about air support, a good embouchure, and a good reed. You can't play loud if any of them are missing. Typically when bassoon players play loud they want to drop their jaw which causes them to go flat, especially on the low notes, so be sure not to do much change to your embouchure. Loud on the bassoon is mainly caused by air support. A good air stream with plenty of pressure and wind will cause you to play "loud" on the bassoon.
What sports do they play in Zagreb?
bassoon Li Gusti
