BOOKS AND VIDEOS FOR BASSOON
| Advanced Reed Design and Testing Procedures for Bassoon, by Mark Eubanks In a pamphlet geared to professional level reed makers, the author shares his extensive knowledge of the subtle factors affecting the performance of bassoon reeds. He developed both a throat mandrel and a throat reamer to control the internal geometry of the reed and produce better playing reeds. "It only takes a few years to learn how to play the bassoon, but it takes at least 25 years to learn how to make a reed". 17 pages. |
| The Art of Bassoon Playing, by William Spencer Revised by Frederick Mueller. This book helps high school and college teachers in their search for information about the instrument and thus be able to help students with their performance problems. Numerous illustrations of instruments, reed details and reed tools. Bibliography. Paperback, 72 pages. |
| The Art of Wind Playing. Arthur Weisberg An excellent guide for all wind players with insight into many physical & musical aspects of playing. Hard cover, 145 pages. |
| The Audition Process, by Stuart Dunkel This work by the well known performer covers anxiety management and coping strategies. Having taken 36 auditions, the author found that there is more to taking an audition than merely performing well. This book can be an invaluable aid to anyone planning to take an audition. 156 pages. Paperback. |
| The Bassoon, by William Waterhouse Yehudi Menuhin Series. Comprehensive overview of all aspects of the bassoon. 256 pages, softbound. |
| Bassoon Fundamentals, by Beth Giacobassi A 1' 59" DVD covering the basics of bassoon playing, instrument care, reed adjustment, and basic maintenance. |
| Bassoon Reed Making, by Beth Giacobassi A step by step guide to bassoon reed making on DVD. This visual aid starts with gouged cane and proceeds to the finished product. |
| Bassoon Reed Making, by Mark Popkin and Loren Glickman The new third edition of probably the most complete book of its type, dealing with all stages of cane processing, reed making, testing and tuning. Appropriate for all levels of reed makers, and very useful to give non-bassoonists an insight into the complexities of the bassoon reed. Numerous illustrations, spiral bound, 160 pages. |
| Bassoon Reed Making: an Illustrated Basic Method, by Christopher Weait An extensively illustrated step by step method of bassoon reed making. It starts with gouged shaped and profiled cane, and continues through finish scraping and adjusting. 8 1/2" X 11" soft cover, 45 pages, 156 illustrations. |
| The Bassoon Reed Manual: Lou Skinners Techniques, by J.R. McKay, R.Hinkle, & W. Woodward Drawings and photographs complement step by step explanations of reed making techniques, making every procedure clear. The chapter on tools gives a thorough tour of Skinner's workbench, explaining the uses of various items and what can be used as a substitute. Throughout the book, practical advice is given in clear language, not just listing the steps to follow but explaining why they are important." . . . Lou Skinner catalogued his reed experimentation and over the years developed refinements unknown to the traditional reed maker." - Ronald Klimko, University of Idaho, Moscow. |
| Bassoon Strategies, by Christopher Weait "A book for bassoonists seeking solutions to playing problems and development as creative, independent musicians." Subjects covered are musicianship, warming-up, practicing, scales and etudes, physical matters, breathing and tone, dynamics, tuning, articulation, rhythmic accuracy, fingerings, technique, repertoire, reeds, etc. 175 pages, spiral bound. |
| Bassoon Trills, Shakes and Skills from My Symphonic Career, by Gerald Corey In this book Mr. Corey presents artistically sound trill fingerings, solutions for difficult shake combinations, and sugestions for better performance. Also included are tips on playing the bassoon's highest register, staccato, playing softly with quiet fingerings, and repertoire problems. 85 pages, spiral bound. |
| A Bassoon Lite, Please, by Alan Goodman "Fifty irreverent stories, poems and vignettes from a mind demented by untold years of sacrifice at the altar of bassoonism." Paperback, 82 pages. |
| A Bundle of Joy, by Maarten Vonk Maarten Vonk has used his 30 years of experience and research to write this excellent overview of the bassoon. It covers both the instrument and the player, and is full of useful information. First published in Dutch, this edition is in idiomatic English. It is 120 pages, softcover, and includes: Chapter 1 The historical development of the bassoon Chapter 2 Bassoon makers Chapter 3 Putting it together and taking it apart Chapter 4 Acoustics Chapter 5 Breathing Chapter 6 Embouchure Chapter 7 The reed Chapter 8 Making your own reed Chapter 9 The bocal Chapter 10 Ergonomics Chapter 11 Maintaining the bassoon Chapter 12 Solving problems Chapter 13 Do-it-yourself repairs Chapter 14 Fingering chart Chapter 15 Problem notes Chapter 16 The fogottino and bassoons for small hands Chapter 17 The contrabassoon Chapter 18 Bassoon amplification in jazz and popular music (by Michael Rabinowitz) Chapter 19 Recording the bassoon for CD (by Lex van Diepen) Chapter 20 Personal notes |
| The Contra Bassoon, by Cornelia Biggers In this performance guide to the contra bassoon, the author covers a number of important topics from fingering and tone production to reeds and maintenance. 48 pages. Paperback. |
| The Essentials of Bassoon Technique, by Cooper and Toplansky The only definitive listing of virtually all bassoon fingerings. An essential reference work for professionals as well as advancing students. 375 pages, hardcover. |
| Improve Your Bassoon Reed, by Christopher Weait A 16 minute DVD to guide you through assessing, adjusting, and improving your bassoon reed. |
| The Knochenhauer Parallel Trim Bassoon Reed, by Gerald Corey Video: 47 min. Step by step demonstration of every aspect of the design, construction and voicing of a Knochenhauer bassoon reed. European format also available, contact us for details |
| Marcel Tabuteau, by Laila Storch How Do You Expect to Play the Oboe If You Can't Peel a Mushroom? At last some one has written (and written very well) a biography of the dominant personality in American oboe playing. Because she writes based on extensive research, written records, and personal experience it is a pleasure to read, and authoritative. 594 hardbound pages with many pictures, 3 appendices, glossary, bibliography, and index. Also included is a CD of Marcel Tabuteau playing, and discussing, excerpts. "Ms. Storch's style is descriptive, informative, and engaging- a nice blend between the historical and the personal. This volume gets my vote as the winning historical profile of one of the most influential and revered performers and pedagogues of our time-Marcel Tabuteau. A must for every serious musician's library."-Linda Strommen, Professor of Oboe, the Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University |
| A Performer's Guide to Music of the Baroque Period The "latest thinking" on stylish performance, presented in a clear helpful and practical way. Chapters from leading experts cover historical background, notation, interpretation, sources, and editions. Also included are special advice for keyboard, string players, wind players, and singers. It is illustrated with many music examples, facsimiles and pictures, and includes a full length CD of 25 excerpts from authoritative recordings. 144 pages plus CD, published by ABRSM (The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) London. Chapters include: Anthony Burton: Preface Christopher Hogwood: Introduction George Pratt: Historical Background Peter Homan: Notation and Interpretation Davitt Moroney: Keyboard Andrew Manze: Strings Stephen Preston: Wind Instruments John Potter: Singing Clifford Bartlett: Sources and Editions |
| A Performer's Guide to Music of the Classical Period The "latest thinking" on stylish performance, presented in a clear helpful and practical way. Chapters from leading experts cover historical background, notation, interpretation, sources, and editions. Also included are special advice for keyboard, string players, wind players, and singers. It is illustrated with many music examples, facsimiles and pictures, and includes a full length CD of 19 excerpts from authoritative recordings. 120 pages plus CD, published by ABRSM (The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) London. Chapters include: Anthony Burton: Preface Jane Glover: Introduction David Wyn Jones: Historical Background Cliff Eisen: Notation and Interpretation David Ward: KeyboardDuncan Druce: Strings Colin Lawson: Wind Instruments Richard Wigmore: Singing Barry Cooper: Sources and Editions |
| A Performer's Guide to Music of the Romantic Period The "latest thinking" on stylish performance, presented in a clear helpful and practical way. Chapters from leading experts cover historical background, notation, interpretation, sources, and editions. Also included are special advice for keyboard, string players, wind players, and singers. It is illustrated with many music examples, facsimiles and pictures, and includes a full length CD of 20 excerpts from authoritative recordings. 120 pages plus CD, published by ABRSM (The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) London.Chapters include: Anthony Burton: Preface Roger Norrington: Introduction Hugh Macdonald: Historical Background Clive Brown: Notation and Interpretation Roy Howat: Keyboard David Goode: Organ Robin Stowell: Strings Trevor Herbert: Wind Instruments David Mason: Singing Robert Pascall: Sources and Editions |
| The Practice Handbook, by Linda Gilbert This workbook includes the basic principles and techniques of successful and organized practice sessions. Recommended by leading educators and institutions for all levels. "...a wonderful guide for learning how to practice." Appropriate for elementary to conservatory levels. |
| Sound in Motion, by David McGill A Performer's Guide to Greater Musical Expression. An exhaustive study that uses concepts borrowed from the legendary oboist Marcel Tabuteau to develop musical thought. Mr. McGill, principal bassoonist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, deals with the different expressive methods of sound, styles and the "connection between attitude and aptitude". This book has many ideas which will help instrumentalists and vocalists develop their musicianship. Paperback, 374 pages with bibliography and index. Published by Indiana University Press. See More Information |
| What Every Musician Needs to Know About the Body, by Barbara Conable Almost 100 pages of in depth information on the skeleton, muscles, and joints and how the author believes they pertain to performing on musical instruments. The author states "This book is a primer, by the classic definition, a small book of elementary principles. In this book, the principles (the fundamental, primary, or general truths) are those principles on which a musician may reliably base a lifetime of playing. These principles will protect a musician from injury, promote the physical freedom and sensitivity for technical mastery, and secure the embodied intelligence that grounds musical power and subtlety. The principles in this primer are the elemental foundation of music education. Musicians teaching from these principles will see their students thrive. Students studying and restudying these pages will find delight in their enhanced performance." |