Go Contrabassoon: Applying Bassoon Reed Making Knowledge to the Contrabassoon Reed

Go Contrabassoon: Applying Bassoon Reed Making Knowledge to the Contrabassoon Reed

Contrabassoon reed-making knowledge an essential skill for pre-professional and professional bassoonists as approximately 20-30% of full time bassoon orchestra positions have some aspect of contrabassoon performance. This presentation is for bassoonists with a basic knowledge of bassoon reed-making. The interactive lecture will demonstrate how to apply reed-making knowledge for the bassoon to make an excellent contrabassoon. Topics covered will include: differences and similarities between bassoon and contrabassoon reed, recommended contrabassoon tools to add to standard bassoon reed making tools, reed evaluation techniques, and more.

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