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Bassoon
A member of the woodwind family, a bassoon is a long, six-part double reed instrument.
284 Questions
Where was the bassoon first discovered?
Music historians generally consider the dulcian to be the forerunner of the modern bassoon, as the two instruments share many characteristics: a double reed fitted to a metal crook, obliquely drilled tone holes, and a conical bore that doubles back on itself. The origins of the dulcian are obscure, but by the mid-16th century it was available in as many as eight different sizes, from soprano to great bass.
An alternate view maintains Hotteterre was one of several craftsmen responsible for the development of the early bassoon in the 1950's.
Can short people play the bassoon?
It's not so much how tall you are, it's more of how big your hands are. The right hand has to reach the Ab key which is nearly impossible for people with average sized hands. To answer you question directly, it doesn't matter how tall you are except you have to be taller than the bocal when the bassoon is upright, which stands at around 3 and a half feet tall.
Can you remove mold of a bassoon reed and still play it?
Yeah get hydrogen peroxide and put the reed in it that should kill the mold
What is the difference between hard and soft bassoon reeds?
Hard bassoon reeds are harder to control the embouchure and tone with, thus need incredible skills to master. Beginner and intermediate players should NOT used these types of reeds. Softer ones can also pose the same problem but in the inverse effect. Try medium-grade reeds, and also go to a professional bassoonist or your private instructor for more advice.
How long did it take to make one Model T?
According to Great Classic Cars of the World (Chartwell Books, 1990), a Ford Model T "was assembled in about 11 minutes and 40 seconds".
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
How was the bassoon invented how and when the bassoon invented what was the bassoon made of?
The bassoon is made out of wood or plastic. They evelved from the Dulcian the had like 4 keys most of the note changes were in embassure. the bassoon came to be around the 1600's-1700's
How long did it take John Harrington to make the toilet?
Sir John Harrington, godson to Queen Elizabeth I, built a water closet around 1596 at Kelston, near Bath, England. This toilet tended to allow sewer gases in, and was improved upon by many other people. See the attached link.
