Beautifully crafted books for bassoonists and teachers.

Inspire students to explore the bassoon, learn essential techniques, and build strong fundamentals while nurturing joyful musical expression.

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Blue Moon Bassoon Songbook

100+ lines of familiar folk tunes and classical pieces for beginner And intermediate bassoonists

Are you a beginning bassoonist looking to expand your repertoire? Look no further! The newly released Second Edition of the Blue Moon Bassoon Songbook is a comprehensive collection of diverse folk and classical melodies carefully adapted for beginning through intermediate bassoonists. With over 100 songs, including familiar tunes from folk and classical pieces, this book is designed to take you from your first notes on the bassoon all the way to your first orchestral excerpts.

  • Tested and enjoyed by HUNDREDS of bassoon students.

  • Features 100+ diverse and engaging songs covering the full range of the bassoon.

  • Gradually introduces new notes and bassoon techniques to ensure mastery.

  • Covers special bassoon topics such as half-holing, flicking, vibrato, and tenor clef.

  • Designed and arranged by a professional bassoonist and teacher with pro tips and fun facts.

Elevate your bassoon playing to new heights with this comprehensive collection of diverse melodies, and embark on a musical adventure like never before!

#Bassoongoals: Scales & Arpeggios

Bassoon scales and arpeggios in all keys for all levels.

Introducing the ultimate bassoon scale book - your comprehensive guide to mastering scales, arpeggios, and more! This beautifully designed music book is perfect for beginners through advanced bassoonists, providing a complete resource for practicing and perfecting essential techniques.

Inside this book, you'll find bassoon warm-ups, major and minor scales, arpeggios, chromatic scales, scale progress chart, and a fingering chart with optimal fingerings.

This scale book is functional and beautifully designed, making it a pleasure to use in your bassoon practice. Its clear and concise layout and durable construction ensure that it will be a lasting addition to your music library.

Scales Included in Each Key: One Octave, Two Octave, Three Octave, Broken Arpeggios, Natural Minor, Scales of Thirds, Extended Full Range Scale, Arpeggio Progression

Whether you're a beginning bassoonist or an advanced player looking to refine your technique, this scale book is the only resource you'll need. Get your copy today and unlock the full potential of your bassoon playing!

#Bassoongoals: Getting started Workbook

Learn how to play bassoon with the ultimate workbook for beginners!

This comprehensive beginner bassoon book is perfect for those just starting out on the bassoon, taking new musicians from their first sounds on the reed to their first songs and scale on the bassoon.

Crafted by a private lesson teacher with extensive experience teaching new bassoonists, this workbook is designed to build confidence and lay a solid foundation for further learning.

Inside this workbook, you'll find effective exercises that introduce new notes in a systematic and progressive manner, helping bassoon beginners develop their skills and technique at a comfortable pace. Also included are a handy progress chart, bassoon care guide, and fingering chart with optimal fingerings.

The included warm-ups help build essential techniques on the reed, bocal, and bassoon, ensuring that students are properly prepared for playing. Music theory exercises, rhythm, and bass clef are also introduced to provide a well-rounded musical education.

Get your copy today and set yourself or your students on the path to becoming skilled bassoonists!

Features of all Blue Moon Bassoon Books

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    Student Tested

    Designed by a professional bassoonist who has worked with hundreds of students of all ages. These books were created and tested over 15+ years of teaching bassoon.

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    Beautifully Crafted

    Thoughtfully designed with custom illustrations, deluxe heavyweight pages, and attractive high-gloss covers. Include easy-to-read fingering charts with optimal fingerings.

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    Fun to Explore

    The engaging progression motivates students to learn essential techniques and build strong fundamentals. Inspire students to explore the bassoon while nurturing joyful expression.

About the Author

Hi there! I’m Amanda Pierce, the author of the Blue Moon Bassoon Books and founder of Blue Moon Bassoon. I am a professional bassoonist and educator in Austin, TX. I’ve worked with hundreds of bassoon students of all ages.

I created these books because I wanted something comprehensive, fun, and beautifully crafted for my students.

I hope these thoughtfully designed books help you learn the bassoon and challenge you to improve your skills, whether by yourself or with an amazing private teacher or band director. May they bring much joy and inspiration to your bassoon practice!

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