r/bassoon

When in concert band, who plays the low notes of the bassoon, 1st or 2nd player? I dont know much about double reeds, so I dont know which range is harder.

I've played sax for 7 years and clarinet for 5, and I want to learn bassoon. I just find the sound enamoring. I know the embouchure and reed are totally different and the fingerings are quite different too, but I'm fairly confident I can learn these with patience and the right gear.

I have access to a few bassoons but I know nothing about them other than they're all broken and would probably need repairs, or else I can rent one from a local music shop. Is there a certain brand I should look to rent or repair? I've heard bassoon quality makes or breaks the learning experience.

Also, in terms of reeds, I know custom reeds are better, but as a total beginner is there a manufactured brand that's good that I should look for, or do I need to find a reed dealer? Lastly, coming from the instruments I do, are there any habits I'll need to kick or adjust for bassoon?

Thanks

I’m currently a freshman who’s been playing trombone since 6th grade. I’m thinking about switching to bassoon for sophomore-senior year potentially. What are some things I should know about before, and during switching

Hello all. I am wanting to take the bassoon up. I play flute and cello but have always yearned to play the bassoon. I had a go on one today at orchestra and will hire one to start with. However, there seem to be very few places to hire from in the UK and the one’s that do, have a waiting list. Does anyone have any suggestions? I also wonder, as an adult, whether to start on a short reach one as I have sore joints….? What do you think? Will it hamper progression? Thanks

hihi! I’ve been playin bassoon for a couple years now, and I wanted to try making my own reeds. the guide recommended to me (that I will follow) says you need a forming mandrel, holding mandrel, and drying rack. whats the difference between the types of mandrels?

also, pls give me recs for the drying rack and mandrel! :))

I am in a wind trio with Oboe, Clarinet and Bassoon. I’d really appreciate if you could give us recommendations for pieces to play. Bonus points if the music is readily available online.

Please share your favourite wind trio pieces, both the common ones and rarer ones welcome.
Thank you!!

Any suggestions for pieces with bassoon plus string quintet besides the Franciax of course. Trying to find some other pieces with that instrumentation but I can't find anything that also has a bass part.

My student consistently has this growling sound on her B3 note. I’ve tried everything to different fingerings to embouchure. When I play her bassoon it’s fine. What am I doing internally without thinking that I am not telling her about? Can’t figure out how to upload the video to show. Sorry!