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BOOKS VIDEOS AND DVDs FOR BASSOON
Bassoon Reed Making Books
The Banana of Life: Peeling away the mysteries of Reed Making for the Bassoon
A comprehensive exploration of reed making in the style of Norman Herzberg and Benjamin Kamins. Rian Craypo has been Principal Bassoon of the Houston Symphony since 2007.
A comprehensive exploration of reed making in the style of Norman Herzberg and Benjamin Kamins. Rian Craypo has been Principal Bassoon of the Houston Symphony since 2007.
Bassoon Reed Making, by Mark Popkin and Loren Glickman
The new fourth 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, 149 pages.
The new fourth 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, 149 pages.
The Bassoon Reed 'My System', by Mordechai Rechtman
One of the world's leading orchestral players details his unique system of reed adjustment with photographs and instructions.
One of the world's leading orchestral players details his unique system of reed adjustment with photographs and instructions.
Edition: Emerson
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.
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.
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.
The Way of Cane, by Eric Arbiter
Subtitled "The Science, Craft, and Art of Bassoon Reed Making". Mr. Arbiter provides "a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the craft [of reed making], from the differing sound qualities produced by changing the dimensions of the reed's blades to the changes in the reed's behaviors as it passes through cycles of wetting and drying during production". Contains step by step instructions, 221 photos, musical examples, graphs and charts. There is also a companion website which includes sound clips from his performances with the Houston Symphony demonstrating what the reeds sound like. Paperback, 368 pages.
Subtitled "The Science, Craft, and Art of Bassoon Reed Making". Mr. Arbiter provides "a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the craft [of reed making], from the differing sound qualities produced by changing the dimensions of the reed's blades to the changes in the reed's behaviors as it passes through cycles of wetting and drying during production". Contains step by step instructions, 221 photos, musical examples, graphs and charts. There is also a companion website which includes sound clips from his performances with the Houston Symphony demonstrating what the reeds sound like. Paperback, 368 pages.
Edition: Oxford University Press
Quick Guide to Bassoon Reed Tuning by Mark Eubanks
"The first of its kind adjustment method for the complete tuning and adjustment of bassoon reeds." Paperback, 8½" x 11", 16 pages.
"The first of its kind adjustment method for the complete tuning and adjustment of bassoon reeds." Paperback, 8½" x 11", 16 pages.
Bassoon Musicianship Books
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.
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.
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. 185 pages, spiral bound.
"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. 185 pages, spiral bound.
The Breathing Book for Bassoon, by Kristin Wolfe Jensen
Breathing well is fundamental to playing the bassoon well. This book provides concise information about breathing alongside etudes, excerpts and movement explorations encouraging the application of this knowledge in musically meaningful ways. 65 pages, spiral bound.
Breathing well is fundamental to playing the bassoon well. This book provides concise information about breathing alongside etudes, excerpts and movement explorations encouraging the application of this knowledge in musically meaningful ways. 65 pages, spiral bound.
Edition: Mountain Peak Music
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.
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, hard cover.
The only definitive listing of virtually all bassoon fingerings. An essential reference work for professionals as well as advancing students. 375 pages, hard cover.
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 "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
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.
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.
General Bassoon Books
Colour Your Bassoon Coloring Book
40 original bassoonists to color, plus two extra pages to draw your own.
Nadina Mackie joined the Montreal Symphony Orchestra at age twenty-two and began teaching at McGill University the same year, kicking off a long and successful career as a professional bassoonist and teacher. She is the most recorded solo bassoonist in Canadian history with many solo, chamber music and orchestral albums to her credit, including the Juno Award-shortlisted Canadian Concerto Project. She has taught at the University of Toronto, the Glenn Gould Professional School of the Royal Conservatory of Music, the State University of New York at Fredonia, and at many international masterclasses. She is the president and founder of the Council of Canadian Bassoonists. Many composers have written new works specifically for Nadina. Her students can be found performing and teaching throughout North America and beyond.
40 original bassoonists to color, plus two extra pages to draw your own.
Nadina Mackie joined the Montreal Symphony Orchestra at age twenty-two and began teaching at McGill University the same year, kicking off a long and successful career as a professional bassoonist and teacher. She is the most recorded solo bassoonist in Canadian history with many solo, chamber music and orchestral albums to her credit, including the Juno Award-shortlisted Canadian Concerto Project. She has taught at the University of Toronto, the Glenn Gould Professional School of the Royal Conservatory of Music, the State University of New York at Fredonia, and at many international masterclasses. She is the president and founder of the Council of Canadian Bassoonists. Many composers have written new works specifically for Nadina. Her students can be found performing and teaching throughout North America and beyond.
The Bassoon, by James B. Kopp
This book traces the complete history of the bassoon, from its origins in Italy to modern day instruments. Mr. Kopp draws on new archival research and his experience as a bassoonist. Acoustics, repertory and social history are among the topics covered. Also has chapters on contrabassoon and smaller bassoons. 352 pages, hardbound.
This book traces the complete history of the bassoon, from its origins in Italy to modern day instruments. Mr. Kopp draws on new archival research and his experience as a bassoonist. Acoustics, repertory and social history are among the topics covered. Also has chapters on contrabassoon and smaller bassoons. 352 pages, hardbound.
Bassoon, by William Waterhouse
Yehudi Menuhin Series. Comprehensive overview of all aspects of the bassoon. 272 pages, softbound.
Yehudi Menuhin Series. Comprehensive overview of all aspects of the bassoon. 272 pages, softbound.
Wilhelm Heckel: Six Generations Dedicated to Music
A comprehensive history of the Heckel family and company, written by the current owner, Edith Reiter. The text, in both English and German, is based on extensive company and family documentation dating back to the early 1800s. Included are dozens of images of historical figures, instruments, documents, and places, and a complete listing of every instrument with serial number, date of manufacture, and the country it was sold in. 6 1/2" x 9 1/2" hardbound.
A comprehensive history of the Heckel family and company, written by the current owner, Edith Reiter. The text, in both English and German, is based on extensive company and family documentation dating back to the early 1800s. Included are dozens of images of historical figures, instruments, documents, and places, and a complete listing of every instrument with serial number, date of manufacture, and the country it was sold in. 6 1/2" x 9 1/2" hardbound.
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.
"Fifty irreverent stories, poems and vignettes from a mind demented by untold years of sacrifice at the altar of bassoonism." Paperback, 82 pages.
The Musical Researches of Erasimus Pflugg, D.M.D, by Ellie Dusté, M.A., I.R.S., S.P.C.A., A.A.R.P.
61 delightful and amusing tales of Professor Pflugg, Doctor of Musical Detritus. Standing at the rear of a long line of musical historians, Dr. Pflugg specializes in the forgotten, misjudged, and just plain weird, of musical history.
These stories are sometimes educational, sometimes mildly offensive to brass and percussion players, and always very funny. They are so offbeat I just spent the last 10 minutes trying to figure out how to describe them, only to retire in ignominious defeat. Since seeing is believing (if you can't think of anything to say, steal an aphorism), please enjoy the sample chapter. Then you'll see why I had so much trouble describing the book!
8 1/2" X 11" paperbound, second edition, 131 pages.
61 delightful and amusing tales of Professor Pflugg, Doctor of Musical Detritus. Standing at the rear of a long line of musical historians, Dr. Pflugg specializes in the forgotten, misjudged, and just plain weird, of musical history.
These stories are sometimes educational, sometimes mildly offensive to brass and percussion players, and always very funny. They are so offbeat I just spent the last 10 minutes trying to figure out how to describe them, only to retire in ignominious defeat. Since seeing is believing (if you can't think of anything to say, steal an aphorism), please enjoy the sample chapter. Then you'll see why I had so much trouble describing the book!
8 1/2" X 11" paperbound, second edition, 131 pages.
Musician's Practice Planner
A weekly lesson planner for music students. Teachers like it because its flexible design allows them to set specific goals and assignments, tailor its use to individual students, and provided structure and reminders to students and parents. Students like it because it helps them monitor progress, track time and efficiency and meet or beat practice goals.
A weekly lesson planner for music students. Teachers like it because its flexible design allows them to set specific goals and assignments, tailor its use to individual students, and provided structure and reminders to students and parents. Students like it because it helps them monitor progress, track time and efficiency and meet or beat practice goals.
Williams Music Teacher's Bookkeeping Book
A yearly record for music teachers, itemizing income and expenses. Includes pages for appointment schedules, memos, address and phone numbers and other information. Spiral bound, 8-1/2" x 5-1/2".
A yearly record for music teachers, itemizing income and expenses. Includes pages for appointment schedules, memos, address and phone numbers and other information. Spiral bound, 8-1/2" x 5-1/2".
Edition: Thomas Music Company
