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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.
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 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.
Where can you find a bassoon?
i have a bassoon and i play it very well
How octaves does a bassoon have?
A bassoon can play 4 octaves.
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.
How do you care for a bassoon?
The most important thing that you need to do to properly care for a bassoon is to swab it out after everytime you play on it, even if you play just for a split-second, you need to swab it. When you swab a bassoon, you are getting out the condensation that has accumulated in the instrument. What you are getting out with your swab is not spit. It is water. Not spit!! The water accumulates in the pipes of the instrument due to warm air being blown through the instrument. If the water stays there for too long, it will grow mold which would be extremely hard to get out. It's even more important to swab wooden bassoons (though plastic bassoons should be swabbed too) as the wood itself could grow mold. Also, never give your bassoon a bath. It could ruin it. The only time you should give a bassoon a bath is with a professional that is testing it for leaks. Otherwise, don't give your bassoon a bath. That's for brass instruments, not woodwinds. To make your bassoon seem more like yours, give it a name. I found that after I gave my bassoon a name that it played much better. If you can't come up with a name right away, don't worry. It took me two years before I came up with a good name for my bassoon. I named him Berkley, and my first bassoon I named Madeline...if that gives you any ideas. Also, I gave my bassoon a small stuffed animal that lives in the case with it so that it doesn't grow lonely. It's a little elephant named Helda. You are under no obligation to give your bassoon a stuffed animal, but I think it's fun. Most of all, the best thing you can do to care for your bassoon is to play it. Play it often, because the more you play it the better it will sound. That's why bassoons increase in value the longer they are around.
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.
