Articles for Bassoon Players

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Cartoon man making a whisper gesture with the words 'the art of the whisper lock'

The Art of the Whisper Lock

Ever been told your bassoon has a whisper lock but you have no idea how to use it? Then this is the article for you...

Zachary Senick
What's the difference between metal shapers and 3d printed shapers?

Differences Between Metal Bassoon Shapers and 3D Printed Bassoon Shapers

Differences Between Metal Bassoon Shapers and 3D Printed Bassoon Shapers Curious why one would purchase a 3D-printed bassoon shaper? Bassoonist Amelia Walker is here to...

Amelia Walker
Bassoon Reed Troubleshooting Tips and Tricks

Bassoon Reed Troubleshooting Tips and Tricks

Bassoon Reed Troubleshooting Tips & Tricks Are you struggling with a new reed you just bought? If so, bassoonist Zachary Senick will give you a...

Zachary Senick
how to set up your bassoon in text, with a picture of a bassoon in the image

How to Set up a Bassoon

How to Set up a Bassoon You just decided to become a bassoonist and don’t know where to begin! Fear no more, as bassoonist Zachary...

Zachary Senick
How to Clean and Maintain Your Bassoon

How to Clean and Maintain Your Bassoon

How to Clean and Maintain Your Bassoon If you are a new bassoonist wondering how to best care for your instrument then look no further!...

Zachary Senick
Types of Bassoon Cane

Types of Bassoon Cane

GS-What? A breakdown of the different available cane options and tools needed for reed making. Learn the differences between tube, gouged, profiled, and GSP cane—and...

Melissa McCorriston
How to Use a Bassoon Reamer

How to Use a Bassoon Reamer

Everything you need to know about reaming bassoon reeds.  ...

Brittany McCorriston
Essential Tools for Bassoon Reed Adjusting: A Beginners Guide 

Essential Tools for Bassoon Reed Adjusting: A Beginners Guide 

In this guide, bassoonist Brittany McCorriston runs through the most important tools to have when first learning to adjust bassoon reeds.  ...

Brittany McCorriston