Blue Moon Bassoon Blog
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For Bassoonists
Learn about bassoon reed-making, repertoire, technique, and instrument care.
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For Parents
Browse helpful tips and resources so you can support your kids on their bassoon journey.
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For Teachers
Develop great bassoonists and get expert advice on running a private studio.
for teachers
Amanda Pierce
for teachers
Amanda Pierce
Special Bassoon Techniques: How and When to Teach Them
The bassoon requires specific techniques to improve the sound and tone quality of certain unique notes. Here are some tips for teaching Half-Holing, Voicing, Flicking, and Vibrato.
for teachers,
for bassoonists
Amanda Pierce
for teachers,
for bassoonists
Amanda Pierce
Fingerings Bassoonists Actually Use
Learn the best bassoon fingerings for tricky notes, special fingering techniques, and fingerings to avoid.