Bassoon Basics

"Bassoon Basics" presents a straightforward and understandable source of information for both instructors and students of bassoon. Topics begin with the most basic and functional - assembly and tone production - and proceed with video fingering charts, technique, maintenance, and methods. Aside from the valubale information presented here, the U.S. Army Field Band's bassoon section also delights your ears with selected bassoon repertoire. 0:00 Introduction 2:08 Assembling the Bassoon 5:05 Putting the Bassoon Away 9:00 How to Hold the Bassoon 15:12 Tone Production, Technique 24:25 Technique (Video Fingering Chart) 54:58 Choosing and Adjusting Reeds 1:21:01 How to Ensure Your Bassoon is in Good Repair 1:28:31 Bassoon Method Books & Solos The United States Army Field Band is the premier touring musical representative for the United States Army. Its four main components, the Concert Band, Soldiers' Chorus, Jazz Ambassadors, and The Volunteers, travel thousands of miles each year presenting a variety of music to audiences throughout the nation and around the world. Public concerts, school assemblies, clinics, festivals, and radio and television appearances are all part of the Army Field Band's schedule. This educational clinic series is designed to share knowledge with America's young musicians and to aid teachers by focusing on specific musical areas. New educational materials are added to our collection each year. http://www.armyfieldband.com http://www.youtube.com/ArmyFieldBand http://www.facebook.com/ArmyFieldBand http://twitter.com/armyfieldband https://www.instagram.com/armyfieldband/ http://www.facebook.com/thesixstringsoldiers For more information, visit our website or contact: Educational Activities Coordinator The United States Army Field Band 4214 Field Band Drive STE 5330 Fort Meade, Maryland 20755-7055 #bassoon #musiced #musiceducation