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.
How to Finish & Adjust Bassoon Reed Blanks
Bassoon Reed Finishing and Adjustment 101 โ Tips and Tricks. Follow this guide to finish and adjust your bassoon reeds. Finishing is the process of taking a reed blank from unclipped to refined and playable. Make adjustments to your reeds to quickly improve their playing quality.
Unique & Fun Bassoon Videos on YouTube
Looking for videos that showcase all of the unique things about the bassoon? Here are a few of my favorite fun bassoon videos featuring skits, animations, and more.
Great Bassoon Shops and Quality Music Supplies
There are so many great places to buy bassoon supplies, reeds, tools, and cane online from businesses large and small. Here are a few of my favorites.
The Five Elements of Bassoon Tone Production
There are five elements of a great bassoon sound. Each of these elements contributes something different to your tone production and must be kept in balance to create a beautiful sound.
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.
Fingerings Bassoonists Actually Use
Learn the best bassoon fingerings for tricky notes, special fingering techniques, and fingerings to avoid.
How to Start a Beginning Bassoonist for Success
Teach your bassoon students good habits right from the start. Avoid issues with bassoon posture, instrument assembly, reed care, supplies, and fingerings, and build a strong foundation for your beginning bassoonist.
Finding Great Bassoonists: How to Recruit New Students for Your Band or Private Studio
Great bassoonists can be hard to find. Discovering students who are a good fit for the bassoon is one of the best ways to retain band students long-term and ensure they have a good playing experience.