METHODS AND COLLECTIONS FOR BASSOON
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1: Begining 2: Early Intermediate 3: Advanced Intermediate 4: Advanced 5: Difficult
1: Begining 2: Early Intermediate 3: Advanced Intermediate 4: Advanced 5: Difficult
| Bassoon Fingering Stamp A self-inking stamp of bassoon keys, making it easy to create your own fingering chart or just remind a student of a tricky fingering. Chart measures 1 1/4" X 7/8" |
| Accent on Achievement for Bassoon Book 1 By John O'Reilly and Mark Williams. Includes 'interactive' CD which can be played on your computer (Mac or PC) or stereo. Edition Alfred Publishing, difficulty:1 |
| Accent on Achievement for Bassoon Book 2 By John O'Reilly and Mark Williams. Includes 'interactive' CD which can be played on your computer (Mac or PC) or stereo. Edition Alfred Publishing, difficulty:2 |
| Accent on Achievement: Bassoon Book 3 By John O'Reilly and Mark Williams. 40 pages. Edition Alfred, difficulty:2-3 |
| Bassoon Student Level One Elementary level book of the Student Instrument Course by Henry Paine (Belwin) |
| Bassoon Student Level Two Intermediate level book of the Student Instrument Course, by Henry Paine (Belwin) |
| Bassoon Student Level Three Advanced Intermediate level book of the Student Instrument Course by Henry Paine (Belwin) |
| Eugène Bozza: 15 Etudes Journalieres 15 Daily Studies. Edition Leduc, difficulty:5 |
| Eugene Bozza: Twelve Caprices for Bassoon Edition Leduc, difficulty:4 |
| Classical Pieces for Bassoon Vol. 1 Five volumes of extracts of famous classics, arranged for bassoon and piano. Graded and arranged by difficulty. Volume 1 contains 6 extracts. Edition Billaudot, difficulty:1-2 See Full Music List |
| Classical Pieces for Bassoon Vol. 2 Five volumes of extracts of famous classics, arranged for bassoon and piano. Graded and arranged by difficulty. Volume 2 contains 6 extracts. Edition Billaudot, difficulty:2-3 See Full Music List |
| Classical Pieces for Bassoon Vol. 3 Five volumes of extracts of famous classics, arranged for bassoon and piano. Graded and arranged by difficulty. Volume 3 contains 6 extracts. Edition Billaudot, difficulty:3 See Full Music List |
| Classical Pieces for Bassoon Vol. 4 Five volumes of extracts of famous classics, arranged for bassoon and piano. Graded and arranged by difficulty. Volume 4 contains 6 extracts. Edition Billaudot, difficulty:4 See Full Music List |
| Classical Pieces for Bassoon Vol. 5 Five volumes of extracts of famous classics, arranged for bassoon and piano. Graded and arranged by difficulty. Volume 5 contains 6 extracts. Edition Billaudot, difficulty:5 See Full Music List |
| Marcel Bitsch: Vingt Etudes pour le Basson 20 Etudes for the bassoon. Edition Leduc,difficulty:5+ |
| William Waterhouse: 30 Classical Studies for Bassoon 30 klassische Studien für Fagott This collection of classical studies from the mid 18th. century to the mid 19th. century is edited by the English bassoonist William Waterhouse. See Full Music List |
| Christopher Weait: Bassoon Warm-Ups Seventeen legato exercises designed to allow "the performer's body and mind to reach a state of performing effectiveness". Edition Emerson, difficulty:2 |
| Mike Curtis: New Millennium Bassoon Method A new method for serious beginning to intermediate bassoon students, especially those transferring from another instrument. Now includes his 26 Progressive Duos. Spiral bound. MSS Publishing See recordings of X-83 |
| Mike Curtis: 33 Bassoon Duos Music and a play a long CD of 26 Progressive Duos from the New Millennium Bassoon Method and 7 Jazz and Ethnic Duos. The CD has separate tracks of the top and bottom parts of each duo, so you can play along with either part. difficulty:2-4. See recordings of X-649 |
| 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. |
| Giovania-Baptiste Gambaro: 18 Studies for Bassoon Edited by Simon Kovar. Edition International, difficulty:4 |
| 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 Fundamentals, by Beth Giacobassi A 1' 59" DVD covering the basics of bassoon playing, instrument care, reed adjustment, and basic maintenance. |
| Giampieri: Sixteen Daily Studies for Bassoon Edition Ricordi, difficulty:4-5 |
| Paul Hanson: Technique Studies for Jazz Bassoon Improvisation Paul Hanson is an internationally known jazz bassoon performer. In his new book he explains much of the how, what, and why of what he does. 104 spiral bound pages of theory, exercises and commentary. The emphasis is on practical technique exercises, suitable for both traditional and improvisational players. Difficulty:4-5 Paul Hanson's playing can be heard on his CD "Voodoo Suite" and others. |
| Huddleston: Foundations for Success: Technical training for the young bassoonist. Technical training for the young bassoonist, by Cheryl Ann Huddleston. 57 pages, spiral bound, difficulty:1-2 |
| Eugene Jancourt: 26 Melodic Studies, op 15 for Bassoon Edited by Simon Kovar. Edition International, difficulty:4 |
| Melodious and Progressive Studies for Bassoon Bk. 1 Compiled and edited by Alan Hawkins. 96 pages of studies from Ozi, Weissenborn, Demnitz, Lee, Bordogni, Nocentini, Depas, and Arban. Edition Southern Music, difficulty:1-3 |
| Eisenhauer: Learn To Play The Bassoon, Book 1 "A carefully graded method that develops well rounded musicianship". Edition Alfred Publishing, difficulty:1-2 |
| Melodious and Progressive Studies for Bassoon Bk 2 Studies and excerpts by Hause, Nocentini, Gariboldi, Terschak, Kummer, Dont, Gambaro, Drouet, Lazarus as well as 12 duets from orchestral masterworks. Compiled and edited by Alan Hawkins. 96 pages plus fingering chart. Edition Southern, difficulty:3-4 |
| First Book of Practical Studies for Bassoon Exercises and studies designed to supplement any elementary method, by D. McDowells edited by Nilo Hovey. Edition Alfred Publishing, difficulty:2 |
| Milde: Concert Studies Opus 26 Vol. 1 for Bassoon International Editions/Kovar, difficulty:4 |
| Milde: Concert Studies Opus 26 Vol. 2 for Bassoon Revised and edited by Simon Kovar. International Editions, difficulty:4 |
| Milde: 25 Studies in Scales and Chords Op.24 for Bassoon Edited by Simon Kovar. International Editions, difficulty:3 |
| Ludwik Milde: 75 Etudes for Bassoon, Book 1 This famous collection was edited by Maurice Allard. Book 1 contains 25 studies on scales and arpeggios, op. 24. Edition Billaudot, difficulty:3-5 |
| Ludwik Milde: 75 Etudes for Bassoon, Book 2 This famous collection was edited by Maurice Allard. Book 2 contains Concert Studies, op. 26 #1-25. Edition Billaudot, difficulty:3-5 |
| Ludwik Milde: 75 Etudes for Bassoon, Book 3 This famous collection was edited by Maurice Allard. Book 3 contains Concert Studies op. 26 #26-50. Edition Billaudot, difficulty:3-5 |
| The Orchestra Musician's CD ROM Library Vol. I for Bassoon. Beethoven, Schubert and more. Complete bassoon I, bassoon II, and contra bassoon parts on CD ROM, ready for viewing & printing on your computer. Volume 1 contains 90 orchestral works. See Full Music List |
| The Orchestra Musician's CD ROM Library Vol. II for Bassoon. Debussy, Mahler and more. Complete bassoon I, bassoon II, and contra bassoon parts on CD ROM, ready for viewing & printing on your computer. Volume 2 contains 61 orchestral works. See Full Music List |
| The Orchestra Musician's CD ROM Library Vol. III for Bassoon. Brahms, Schumann and more. Complete bassoon I, bassoon II, and contra bassoon parts on CD ROM, ready for viewing & printing on your computer. Volume 3 contains 74 orchestral works. See Full Music List |
| The Orchestra Musician's CD ROM Library Vol. IV for Bassoon. Tchaikovsky and more. Complete bassoon I, bassoon II, and contra bassoon parts on CD ROM, ready for viewing & printing on your computer. Volume 4 contains 42 orchestral works. See Full Music List |
| The Orchestra Musician's CD ROM Library Vol. V for Bassoon. Dvorak, Rimsky-Korsakov and more. Complete bassoon I, bassoon II, and contra bassoon parts on CD ROM, ready for viewing & printing on your computer. Volume 5 contains 64 orchestral works. See Full Music List |
| The Orchestra Musician's CD ROM Library Vol. VI for Bassoon. Mozart and Haydn. Complete bassoon I and bassoon II parts on CD ROM, ready for viewing and printing on your computer. Volume 6 contains 81 orchestral works. See Full Music List |
| The Orchestra Musician's CD ROM Library vol. VII for Bassoon. Ravel, Elgar and More Complete bassoon I, bassoon II and contrabassoon parts on CD ROM, ready for viewing and printing on your computer. Volume 7 contains 46 orchestral works. See Full Music List |
| The Orchestra Musician's CD ROM Library Vol. VIII for Bassoon. Stravinsky, Bartok and more. Complete bassoon I, bassoon II, and contrabassoon parts on CD ROM, ready for viewing and printing on your computer. Volume 8 contains 40 orchestral works. See Full Music List |
| The Orchestra Musician's CD ROM Library Vol. IX for bassoon. Strauss, Sibelius and more Complete bassoon I, bassoon II and contrabassoon parts on CD ROM, ready for viewing & printing on your computer. Volume 9 contains 50 orchestral works. See Full Music List |
| The Orchestra Musician's Library, Vol. X for Bassoon. Bach, Handel and More Complete bassoon I, bassoon II, and contrabassoon parts on CD ROM, ready for viewing and printing on your computer. Volume 10 contains 53 orchestral works. See Full Music List |
| Alberto Orefici: Bravoura Studies for Bassoon Edited by Arthur Weisberg. Edition International, difficulty:5 |
| Orchestral Excerpts for Bassoon and Contra Bassoon Orchester Probespiel Fagott/Kontrafagott See Full Music List |
| Orefici: Studi Melodici, Methods for Basson Edition Leduc, difficulty:5 |
| Orefici: 20 Melodic Studies for Bassoon Edited by Leonard Sharrow. Edition International, difficulty:5 |
| Pocket Fingering Chart. Jane Orzel 3 1/4" X 5" X 5/16" booklet has standard, alternate, and trill fingerings for bassoon. It also has space to write in your own special fingerings. |
| Oubradous: Scales and Daily Exercises Vol. 1 for Bassoon Edition Leduc, difficulty:3-4 |
| Oubradous: Scales and Daily Exercises Vol. 2 for Bassoon Edition Leduc, difficulty:3-4 |
| Parès Scales For Individual Study, for Bassoon Revised and edited by Harvey S. Whistler. Edition Rubank, difficulty:2-3 |
| Marius Piard: 90 Studies book 1 Edition Billaudot, difficulty:3-4 |
| Marius Piard: 90 Etudes, Vol. 2 Edition Billaudot, difficulty:3-4 |
| Polonchak: Primary Handbook for Bassoon A reference and method book, great for teachers and woodwind methods students. Edition Meredith, difficulty:1-2 |
| Program Solos for Bassoon 10 pieces transcribed and arranged by Sol Schoenbach, with piano accompaniments by William Winstead. Edition Presser, difficulty:2-3 See Full Music List |
| Rubank: Elementary Method for Bassoon A fundamental course for individual or class instruction by J.E. Skornicka. 48 pages, paperback |
| Rubank: Intermediate Method for Bassoon A follow-up course by H. Voxman on the elementary book. 40 pages, paperback |
| Rubank: Advanced Method for Bassoon, Vol. 1 An outlined course of study by H. Voxman & Wm. Gower to continue the previous methods. (At this time there is no Vol. 2 published) 72 pages, paperback. |
| Scales and Arpeggios for Bassoon, Grades 1-8 Contains all the technical requirements for Grades 1 - 8, and provides notes on the forms of articulation required and lists recommended speeds. It also contains invaluable technical information, including a comprehensive fingering chart, labelled illustrations of the instrument, and detailed notes on each instrument. Edited by highly a experienced woodwind teacher and Associated Board examiner, with the assistance of top professional specialists and teachers. 27 pages, published by ABRSM (The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) London. |
| Solos for the Bassoon Player 12 excerpts with piano accompaniment, selected and edited by Sol Schoenbach. The editor believes that this book will help the bassoon student who frequently studies orchestral excerpts without an understanding of the harmonic and rhythmic accompaniment of the orchestra. By playing these excerpts with piano accompaniment, he will develop a true perspective. Includes bassoon part and separate piano score. 92 pages, Edition Schirmer, difficulty: 2-3 See Full Music List |
| Seltmann/Angerhofer: Das Fagott Vol I The first volume of this expansive bassoon method gives an overview of the bassoon, its history, the physical aspects of playing, notation, phrasing, articulation and practice tips. There are also 36 lessons, each consisting of a scale, tone studies, technical studies and exercises. Edition Deutscher Verlag für Musik, difficulty:1-3 |
| Seltmann/Angerhofer: Das Fagott Vol II The second volume of this expansive bassoon method includes guidance on phrasing, dynamics, articulation, ornaments, standard and alternate fingerings and harmonics. There are also 29 lessons, each consisting of a scale, tone studies, technical studies and exercises. Edition Deutscher Verlag für Musik, difficulty:3 |
| Seltmann/Angerhofer: Das Fagott Vol III The third volume of this expansive bassoon method gives an overview on reed making, tips on performing in public, and 23 lessons consisting of tone studies, technical studies and exercises. Edition Deutscher Verlag für Musik, difficulty:3-5 |
| Seltmann/Angerhofer: Das Fagott Vol IV This volume is a collection of 32 etudes arranged from various composers as duets for 2 students or student and teacher. Edition Deutscher Verlag für Musik, difficulty:2-4 |
| Solobook for Bassoon Vol. 2 7 excerpts edited by Johannes Wojciechowski. Solo part only; no piano accompaniment. Edition Simrock, difficulty:4-5 See recordings of X-181 See Full Music List |
| Stadio: Difficult Passages and Solos for Bassoon See Full Music List |
| Standard of Excellence for Bassoon, Book 1 The enhanced comprehensive band method by Bruce Pearson. Includes two CDs containing all accompaniment recordings and Interactive Pyware Assessment Software (iPAS) for your computer. Kjos Publishing, difficulty:1 |
| Standard of Excellence for Bassoon, Book 2 The enhanced comprehensive band method by Bruce Pearson. Includes two CDs containing all accompaniment recordings and Interactive Pyware Assessment Software (iPAS) for your computer. Kjos Publishing, difficulty:1-2 |
| Igor Stravinsky: Difficult Passages for Bassoon and Contra Bassoon Edited by Morelli, difficulty:5 |
| Orchestral Studies for Bassoon 15 excerpts edited by Milan Turkovic. Edition Universal, difficulty: 4-5 See Full Music List |
| Albert Vaulet: 20 Studies for Bassoon Revised by H. Voxman. Edition Rubank, difficulty:3-4 |
| Julius Weissenborn: Practical Method for the Bassoon Augmented and adapted by W.F. Ambrosio. Covers beginning to intermediate levels and now also includes 50 advanced studies. 121 pages. Edition Carl Fischer, difficulty: 1-5 |
| Julius Weissenborn: Bassoon Studies Opus 8/2 52 pages. Edition Universal, difficulty:3-4. |
| Julius Weissenborn: Method for Bassoon Revised by Fred Bettoney. Also includes: Almenraeder: Scale Exercises in All Keys Milde: 25 Studies in All Keys, Op. 24 Weissenborn: Fifty Bassoon Studies Von Weber: Concerto Ungarese Op. 35 Edition Carl Fischer, difficulty:1-5 |
Our music difficulty rating is a subjective attempt to quantify each piece's difficulty.
1: Begining 2: Early Intermediate 3: Advanced Intermediate 4: Advanced 5: Difficult
1: Begining 2: Early Intermediate 3: Advanced Intermediate 4: Advanced 5: Difficult
More Pages of Bassoon Music