Where did the bassoon first originate?

Answer 1

The bassoon is a more ancient instrument in that it, or its predecessors, have been around for hundreds of years. Considered to be its forerunner is the Dulcian. Early bassoons probably had no ability to provide dynamic contrast as different dulcians were used for different volume levels.

In about the year 1800, the bassoon, as we now know it, came into existence. The original had been quite cumbersome and awkward, but is now developed into a beautiful rich instrument. The original instrument (ducian, previous to the 1800s) had only 8 tone holes and could only play in one key. Modern bassoons have considerably more keys, but also can reach a greater variety of pitches and keys.

It is said that a man by the name of Martin Hotteterre paved a way toward the bassoon becoming the instrument that it is, in that he improved upon the design of the dulcian, creating four joints - as opposed to the original dulcian which was a single stick hollowed out and carved. This allowed for a few adjustments to be made in order that the instrument could be played at a variety of dynamic levels and pitches.

For more information, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/bassoon

Answer 2

The double bass can be played with a German bow or a French bow, though French is far more common. The double bass is a versatile instrument and can be used for classical, jazz, blugrass ect. Many people think that the double bass is the biggest and lowest string instrument, but technically, there is an obscure instrument called the octobass it is tuned an octave lower than the lowest C on a piano, and is roughly 13 feet tall. The double bass can be played while sitting on a stool or standing and it is not only limited to the lower registers. there are notes up until the finger board ends, and past that. Also, it can be played pizzicato or arco, basically plucked or bowed. The pizzicato maked ot possible for jazz and blugrass where arco is more of a classical style. How you bow is very expressive and can change how the music sounds alot.

Answer 3

Some facts about the bassoon are that it is a double-reed musical instrument and the dulcian of the Renaissance Age was a predecessor of this woodwind instrument. The bassoon has a very low tonal range.

Answer 4

The name oboe is from the French word "hautbois", meaning "high-wood" or "loud-wood". Invented in the Middle Ages, it was played by huntsmen and shepherds, until it was finally admitted into orchestras in France in 1657. In the 1700's, the sound was still abrasive and the instrument extremely difficult to play. Many improvements were made between then and the oboe of today. The oboe has been very popular in orchestras for the last 300 years, and has been written into most orchestral music.

The oboe is the soprano of the double-reed woodwinds. The sound is produced the same way as the Flute, which is by forcing a column of air to vibrate (though it certainly doesn't sound like a flute!). If you happen to be an oboist or a bassoon player, you would spend a lot of your time making reeds. Most oboists make their own reeds, using actual reeds from the wall of a cane stalk. Talk about low tech! Actually, it's a tricky piece of work to get the reed to the exact degree of slenderness. The best oboists say it takes years to learn to make them properly. Symphony oboists have several on hand during a concert, changing when needed during the concert. Players of other instruments in the orchestra have teasingly said that playing an oboe would drive the player insane. Oboists denied this; instead they say that it's insane to choose to play the oboe!

The orchestral oboe looks similar to a Clarinet, with a slightly shorter tube. It is approx. 23" long. While it is excellent at making lively, happy music, it is usually used for parts that are melancholy, mysterious and sad. Within the orchestra, it produces the sound most similar to a human voice.

The English horn (also called cor anglais) is very similar to an oboe. It is neither English, nor a horn! The end of an oboe flares out, whereas an English horn has a small bulb. Its double reed attaches to a curved mouthpiece (instead of directly to the instrument, like an oboe). Its size is larger than an oboe, as well as 1-1/2 times the length of an oboe. It does have the exact same fingering, so an oboist can double as an English horn player when needed. The English horn has an alto voice, with a richer, deeper tone.

Answer 5

I think it was invented in the 9th century

Answer 6

The same as all the facts about the Clarinet except it has a lower pitched sound

Answer 7

Bassoons are the most expensive woodwind instrument, especially if you count contra-bassoons.

Answer 8

South America

Answer 9

Germany. Germany.