This is my senior year and I'm switching from 1st clarinet to Bassoon because our band desperately needs one. I also play Bari Sax, but noting in the Bass Clef. That was one of my main worries-that I'd get really confused. This video helped to ease my worries.
+Artemis B YAY! I am so glad. :) Oh and here's how I help my students transition- Many of my students that switch to reading bass clef use apps that work like flashcards/video games to help them learn to read bass clef quickly. Then when they bassoon- they aren't worried about what note is it? Could they read it? Maybe this will help you, too? Congrats on your bassoon adventure- starting out is such a special and exciting time!
@@deatherman1027 This only works if you memorize the key signature transpositions from C to Eb and isn't really practical unless you're playing sax and need to read bassoon music. I'd say that it's better to make the distinction for the instruments and associate bassoon fingerings to the concert pitch bass clef notes, not think of it as sax music.
@@baroquewinds Idk man... a lot of the raspy bad bass clarinet sound you hear is the player - very few smaller bands can find a good bass clarinetist so it's often overlooked!
I'm starting to play the bassoon and this is really helpful , but the music in the background is annoying. Sorry for being so straightforward, anyway I really appreciate your work. Thank you!
I'm so happy to help. And to find another person who loves giraffes as much as I do! Please let me know if you and the other bassoonist have any video suggestions. I love hearing from you. Happy Bassooning!
I am a baritone and percussion player and I ha e always wanted to play the bassoon since I started in band, and my senior year I am finally doing that. I have never played a woodwind and I'm choosing the hardest woodwind which to me is the most interesting for my first one. it is intimidating and scary but I'm super excited and I watch this video constantly so I remember all of the fingerings in preparation of me getting my bassoon
Gonna start playing bassoon next week. have played baritone tuba, mainly french horn and a tiny bit of trumpet for 3 years. Looking forward to trying a reed instrument after watching this video.
Congratulations! I think you love playing the bassoon. It has such a relaxed embouchure compared to brass. Please send along any video requests you bump into as you progress in your bassoon adventures!
I learned I could loan a bassoon from school, and because I didn't know how to play double reed instruments, I figured I could try to learn it. I'm a trumpet player who learned how to play clarinet and is now giving Bassoon a shot, and it's a BIG DIFFERENCE, the keys feel like they make no sense, so this video helped a lot! Thank you so much!
I am so excited for you! I can't wait to hear about all your bassoon adventures. Be sure to let me know if you have any video requests. Happy Bassoon-ing!
WOW! What ever you think your knowledge on the Bassoon is what you think is...if any genius what say it is... they would miss the mark by triple! You will be my favorite teacher on my Bassoon! ThInk you and... PLEASE keep uploading your vast knowledge! Peter
If the bassoon is lined up between the wing joint and the boot joint properly- YES, the pancake will close the whisper key without needing to also depress the whisper key!
This is totally going to make switching to bassoon easier, I play the baritone right now and have been playing it for 4 1/2 years. I also play a bit of percussion so I decided its time for a woodwind instrument. I thought it was going to be a LOT harder than it is, thanks for the great video!
Thanks so much!! I play clarinet and my teacher wants me to transition to bassoon and I was watching other videos that made me feel like i shouldn't play, I love your video and it is the perfect reference for me If i decide to learn :D
Thank you so much? Can I ask where you are teaching? It would help my portfolio. Please send along any video requests you might have, I'd be happy to help. :)
I'm glad you put out this video! I was hoping you'd go past F, but I have to remember, this is for beginners. I've been flirting with the treble clef notes, but my embouchure isn't quite strong enough yet; I can play the high G for several seconds, but it's elusive for the most part. Also, there's still muscle fatigue involved in the lip area. I've gotten the fingering down for everything under that high G, but I wouldn't mind being able to tackle that last octave. Any suggestions? And thank you for the video!
It is great you are working on building muscle! I find that the air speed shifts are the best way to keep muscle fatigue at bay and it also helps so that you do not accidentally pinch with the bottom jaw (which can brighten tone colors). You might consider watching Balloons and Bassoons to help identify the fast air needed for the upper register to be sure you are using your air correctly. Here's a link- th-cam.com/video/zX1xDIDD96E/w-d-xo.html
I played trumpet and French horn. The hardest part is getting my fingers in the correct position, not getting sound through the reeds, surprisingly enough.
It might take a couple of days to make the switch. There are really helpful apps that can help make the transition quick and effective. My students download these and within a week of playing bassoon and working with the app they are fine. :)
Hello, I have taken up bassoon after playing clarinet (the most), saxophone, oboe, and English Horn (the double reeds as an adult). I took lessons during grad school (second career after medicine), and worked with another teacher at a music camp. Everyone I have worked with insists on the "long" fingering for Eb (fork as you described, plus left Eb / resonance key and Bb and middle in the right). They suggested teaching that to students from the beginning. I teach band (subbing right now) and have had some beginning bassoon students (one plays with me in a community orchestra!). With teaching the "short" Eb from the beginning, do you find students having difficulty switching? Do you see problems with intonation? P.S. My left thumb is thinner too -- because I have a big callus on my right thumb from oboe! hahaha
I switched from clarinet to alto sax, then tenor sax/bari sax, now I'm on bassoon because our other one graduates this year. So nervous but I'm already in love with the instrument
That's great news! My next upcoming video is about embouchure and covers switching from sax! It's perfect! Can't wait for you to see it. Happy Bassooning!
It actually looks and seems hard xD Because I'm also starting bassoon and I'm only in beginning band and I haven't learn bass clef yet and the bassoon will be my first instrument that I will ever play and I'm scared and hopefully your video will help me tons in the future. But even though I'm not playing the bassoon right now, This video still helped me on where the keys are at! Thanks for the video!
+H4R6K4 So good to hear from you. Thank you for watching and commenting! You might consider downloading an app that has games to help you learn the bass clef. I know it helps a lot of my students starting out- then they only need to focus on the fingerings. Keep me posted on your journey!
Hello there! It's been a year now, when I started out on the bassoon it was pretty difficult, but now I have improved quite a bit, and I'm currently now trying to learn more about reeds and things such as how to make them. Your videos are very helpful!
Yes, I have several students that have switched and within just a few lessons they're all set. You might consider quizzing yourself on bass clef so that it's easier to read the notes when you're ready.
Hi there- Do your best and breathe. Good Air support will help circulate any adrenaline, support tone colors and intonation. And have FUN! You get to go make sounds. Good energy is infectious. :)
Hi Eryn, Do you think that it's possible for me to switch from tenor sax to bassoon? I know it's going to be very difficult, but the struggle to be a Bari sax player in 9th grade ensemble is unbelievable! Thank you!! :) Carmen
Hi Carmen, I've had a lot of students switch from sax with success. I think it's possible and if you want to go to college- it could offer greater scholarship potential!
+Eryn Oft Thank you so much for the reply! I've been binge-watching your videos so I know a bit about the bassoon before I tell my band director- I bet he'll be more than willing to let me play because concert band doesn't have one! (And we have close to 120 people in our band!)
+Eryn Oft I start next week sometime, and I'm super excited! My band director was really surprised, and said that the only thing I'll have to pay for is reeds! Thanks so much Eryn!! :)
Dorothy Rojas I would be careful- it could have rot, be poorly made and cost more to fix than it is worth. Have you seen my used Bassoons Video for under $5000? That could help guide you in your search and keep you safe!
Is there anyway you could make another video but with close ups of the fingerings and how the notes sound? I play clarinet and I’m switching to Bassoon so I need all the help I can get
Hi Akia, Great to meet you. Have you considered taking private lessons? It might help give you a great indication that you are starting correctly and getting it right. I will see what I can do about making this video. Thanks for the suggestion!
I think that you will have great air support from playing Bari Sax that could be a real asset to bassoon playing. You will need to learn a new clef but there is no transposition. Let me know how it works out for you! :)
+Eryn Oft Hi. My Band Director offered a oboe and a Bassoon position. Do you think switching from alto saxophone to bassoon will be easy? Do you think I can get the basics and some down in 3 months?
Hi Ramiro, If you like a challenge- go for it! I've had lots of success transferring students from sax to bassoon. Just be sure to relax your bottom jaw on bassoon so that you get a wide range of colors. There will be a lot more keys than you are used to but that's half the fun! 3 months with daily practice should be plenty of time. In your bassoon adventures if you need any specific bassoon videos, let me know. I love hearing from you guys and getting suggestions. Good luck! :)
+Eryn Oft I'm currently a beginning flute player and have been trying out some different instruments. A lot look interesting, but bassoon just caught my eye. Right now I'm looking for a beginner bassoon that doesn't cost any more than $2500. What do you recommend? For now I found: www.wwbw.com/Allora-AABN-141-Student-Series-Bassoon-585108-i1517161.wwbw Thanks in advance!
+Vince Beltran Hi there! I wish I had experience with this bassoon so that I could offer a review for you. As it is not one of the big Brand Names for bassoon my only concern would be when you want to upgrade- getting the full purchase price back when you sell. I know that Justin Miller at Miller Marketing offers trade ins for full purchase price when you upgrade and buy from him. It's a thought. Wish I had more to offer. Congratulations on your Bassoon Adventure! It's an exciting time! :)
Hello. could you recommed bassoon bocal ? I want to buy HECKEL CC1 bocal or anything (actually, I forget my HECKEL bocal cc1 so i must buy new or used one) cc1 or cc2 which one is good for bassoonist? what is your bocal ? ( sorry for my english...)
+haejin kim I have several Heckel Bocals. I suggest ordering 5 of the type you like best and trying them. Each bocal and each bassoon is unique so it is best to try until you find a good fit- exactly what you are looking for.
+Owen Polkinghorne Hi Owen, I wish I could tell you but I was at school and borrowed an instrument a student was renting for a week while hers was repaired to film this video. At the time it was just for Class Woodwinds at JSU- I had no idea other people would watch it or that I would continue to develop My Channel. I think it might have been a Selmer. Look for markings on your instrument on the bell or where the joints meet. Under the bell cap should be a serial number which could help you learn more about your instrument.
Hi!! Okay so im a senior in band and i have been playing Tenor Sax since 7th grade. We have 1 bassoon player and my band director asked if anyone wanted to learn so i raised my hand. Now im here on a monday night trying to learn bassoon and how to read bass cleft as i have been playing treble cleft all my life. This is going to be hard ultimately worth it in the end
when switching from Tuba to Bassoon (crazy right?) this video helped me with techniqe and my ambeture and now after my first year I am practicing orchestral studies and solos
I've been playing flute for 3 years now. I'm 13 and in first chair, but I really wanna change to bassoon. I was wonder if it possible to change instruments?
+Anime Penguin Hello! Yes, it is possible. I, too, started on flute and doubled on both instruments until college. The clef is different. Flute reads trebel clef and bassoon bass clef. Double reed instruments usually offer greater scholarship potential, too. Good Luck and Keep me Posted on your Bassoon Adventures! :)
I'm having a weird issued im 14 and I'm in highschool, My middle A won't come out, and i need that note in order to get into all district and I'm scared
I couldn't get anything out below a low F for the first few months 😂 now I know my chromatic scales from low G to Bb right above the staff. I still suck pretty bad, but I'm getting better.
Love the tutorial, but the music makes me want to choke bunnies. And I really would never ever do that. It’s just so hard to focus on the content with all the beeps.
Not to be negative or judgemental for anything but your staff notes were wrong. When you said A it showed a F. This happened around 2:04. There was more than one and I just wanted to point it out as constructive critisism.
My teacher today said that he needs a bassoon and that we should try it do we can find who liked it and who wants it, sadly I play Baritone so I can't really switch easily from a brass instrument to a woodwind instrument. But it is still a pretty cool instrument.
Judorange1980 nope. I purposely don’t use the resonance key. It gives me a different tone color that I am looking for- I only use it on specific pieces.
Thanks so much for the video, I shall come back to it when I have my bassoon, but please reduce the volume of background music in future videos, it was very distracting.
I completely understand. This was one of the first videos I ever made. I wish I could go back and remove the music, too. Music in later videos is much more understated. Thanks for the feedback and Happy Bassooning!
Good lord! I was an all state low brass player and my son is choosing between bassoon and tuba........I don't know how you expect a 6th grader to remember all those fingerings. I never knew how bad woodwind players had it! I feel like a jerk for always saying brass is better. It's definitely easier!
Haha. I think the embouchure on bassoon is easier. And the fingerings get easier as we go. This covers everything as it was originally intended for my students in Class Woodwinds. :)
Jonathan Reames as you keep playing your mind just remembers the notes and their fingerings so when your/he is playing he sees the notes on the paper and his fingers will move by themselves by memory trust me I thought it was going to be so hard to remember the fingerings but as I went on my fingers and mind just adapted to the fingerings.
Jonathan Reames but don't let him get to used to high Ab because usually he will play Ab but sometimes he will play High A which is hard if you aren't used to it
I understand. This was one of my first videos filmed and had I known it would get so many hits I would have never used this music. Hopefully you can still get the info you are looking for and turn the overall volume down. Happy Bassoon-ing!
I'm sure you were telling us some informative stuff but I could barely hear it over the stupid riff that was playing. What was the point of having that ? - It ruined the audio.
I completely understand. This was one of the first videos I filmed. I had not idea at the time how much the music could become distracting. Thanks for watching.
This is really going to help me switch from clarinet to basson
omg kaylie is that you?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
this is me right now, i’ve been playing bass clarinet for years and i just switched a couple days ago
I'm a last chair baritone and I'm switching to a hopefully first chair guitar. I don't want to forget how to play the baritone but you never know... 😬
SKATE CHESSE! Omg I’m switching to bassoon too, I’m using clarinet for marching season.
im coming from bari sax, dude. its hard
What the hell am I doing here I have a test tomorrow, I don't even own an bassoon .
LOL! Good luck on the test!
Same I have a bassoon exam tomorrow.
lol i have a math test tmrw and play flute lmao
This is my senior year and I'm switching from 1st clarinet to Bassoon because our band desperately needs one. I also play Bari Sax, but noting in the Bass Clef. That was one of my main worries-that I'd get really confused. This video helped to ease my worries.
+Artemis B YAY! I am so glad. :) Oh and here's how I help my students transition- Many of my students that switch to reading bass clef use apps that work like flashcards/video games to help them learn to read bass clef quickly. Then when they bassoon- they aren't worried about what note is it? Could they read it? Maybe this will help you, too? Congrats on your bassoon adventure- starting out is such a special and exciting time!
Artemis B think of the bass clef as, you are reading on alto sax music
@@deatherman1027 This only works if you memorize the key signature transpositions from C to Eb and isn't really practical unless you're playing sax and need to read bassoon music. I'd say that it's better to make the distinction for the instruments and associate bassoon fingerings to the concert pitch bass clef notes, not think of it as sax music.
Planning on switching from bass clarinet to bassoon, hope it goes well!
+Devin Conlon That's so exciting! I bet you love it. It's great to hear about your bassoon adventures. :)
Awh- I think so, too! :)
Hope it was good cause I play bass clarinet and starting basson soon as well. I'm really scared
@@baroquewinds Idk man... a lot of the raspy bad bass clarinet sound you hear is the player - very few smaller bands can find a good bass clarinetist so it's often overlooked!
I’m trying to learn, it’s hard, I play alto clarinet
As a flutist this is the most confusing shit I’ve ever seen
Lmfaooo I remember when I used to play flute and I switched to bassoon, it was super confusing😂😂😂
I'm starting to play the bassoon and this is really helpful , but the music in the background is annoying. Sorry for being so straightforward, anyway I really appreciate your work. Thank you!
I used to have it as a alarm so it would wake me up.
the bassoons in my band are behind the class and this will sure help the other bassoonist and I! thank you so much! by the way I love the giraffes!
I'm so happy to help. And to find another person who loves giraffes as much as I do! Please let me know if you and the other bassoonist have any video suggestions. I love hearing from you. Happy Bassooning!
“I can’t wait to play this bassoon!”
(Breaks Bassoon)
I’m switching from tenor sax to bassoon. This is going to be really helpful.
SAME
I am a baritone and percussion player and I ha e always wanted to play the bassoon since I started in band, and my senior year I am finally doing that. I have never played a woodwind and I'm choosing the hardest woodwind which to me is the most interesting for my first one. it is intimidating and scary but I'm super excited and I watch this video constantly so I remember all of the fingerings in preparation of me getting my bassoon
+Simon Westhoff That's Awesome! So Glad to Help. I can't wait to hear about your progress. Keep me posted!
The hardest is oboe
Gonna start playing bassoon next week. have played baritone tuba, mainly french horn and a tiny bit of trumpet for 3 years. Looking forward to trying a reed instrument after watching this video.
Congratulations! I think you love playing the bassoon. It has such a relaxed embouchure compared to brass. Please send along any video requests you bump into as you progress in your bassoon adventures!
Mine is the same story, but no bass clefs yet. Except the bassoon.
I learned I could loan a bassoon from school, and because I didn't know how to play double reed instruments, I figured I could try to learn it. I'm a trumpet player who learned how to play clarinet and is now giving Bassoon a shot, and it's a BIG DIFFERENCE, the keys feel like they make no sense, so this video helped a lot! Thank you so much!
Right now I play percussion in our school band. Next year I was hoping to switch to bassoon. This clears some things up, Thanks.
Happy to help. Keep me posted on your bassoon adventures!
Happy to help. Keep me posted on your bassoon adventures. :)
I start playing bassoon tomorrow!! I've been a silent subscriber, but not its time to talk... Thanks for the very helpful videos!!!
I am so excited for you! I can't wait to hear about all your bassoon adventures. Be sure to let me know if you have any video requests. Happy Bassoon-ing!
WOW! What ever you think your knowledge on the Bassoon is what you think is...if any genius what say it is... they would miss the mark by triple! You will be my favorite teacher on my Bassoon! ThInk you and... PLEASE keep uploading your vast knowledge! Peter
Happy to Help! Thanks for watching, Peter! :)
Peter Totaro so can you just push the pancake key instead of the whisper key?
If the bassoon is lined up between the wing joint and the boot joint properly- YES, the pancake will close the whisper key without needing to also depress the whisper key!
This is totally going to make switching to bassoon easier, I play the baritone right now and have been playing it for 4 1/2 years. I also play a bit of percussion so I decided its time for a woodwind instrument. I thought it was going to be a LOT harder than it is, thanks for the great video!
Happy to help! Happy Bassoon-ing!
Thanks so much!! I play clarinet and my teacher wants me to transition to bassoon and I was watching other videos that made me feel like i shouldn't play, I love your video and it is the perfect reference for me If i decide to learn :D
I start bassoon tomorrow. I'll click the sub button now. Thank you Eryn
Great video, Eryn. I'm a lapsed bassoonist - not played for a few years. Achieved Grade 7 in past. This will help me 're-learn' !!
Thanks, Steve. I am so pleased to be part of your return to bassoon! :) Can't wait to hear about all your bassoon adventures.
It’s very nice that the tone holes do the same notes (albeit in a different transposition) as the clarinet
This is a very helpful video! I'm in 8th grade and just switched from oboe to bassoon. The method of learning the fingerings will be very useful!
That's GRREAT! So Happy to help. Keep me posted on your progress. :)
Thank you for posting this. This is very helpful for my woodwind methods class. I appreciate your hard work!
Thank you so much? Can I ask where you are teaching? It would help my portfolio. Please send along any video requests you might have, I'd be happy to help. :)
I'm glad you put out this video! I was hoping you'd go past F, but I have to remember, this is for beginners. I've been flirting with the treble clef notes, but my embouchure isn't quite strong enough yet; I can play the high G for several seconds, but it's elusive for the most part. Also, there's still muscle fatigue involved in the lip area. I've gotten the fingering down for everything under that high G, but I wouldn't mind being able to tackle that last octave. Any suggestions? And thank you for the video!
It is great you are working on building muscle! I find that the air speed shifts are the best way to keep muscle fatigue at bay and it also helps so that you do not accidentally pinch with the bottom jaw (which can brighten tone colors). You might consider watching Balloons and Bassoons to help identify the fast air needed for the upper register to be sure you are using your air correctly. Here's a link- th-cam.com/video/zX1xDIDD96E/w-d-xo.html
Bassoon is my 5th instrument . this is SOOOO helpful!!! thank you so much c:
That's Awesome! So HAPPY TO HELP! Happy Bassooning!
I played trumpet and French horn. The hardest part is getting my fingers in the correct position, not getting sound through the reeds, surprisingly enough.
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i’m switching from trumpet to basson tomorrow
I wanna switch to bassoon but I don't read Bass Clef is it going to be confusing?
It might take a couple of days to make the switch. There are really helpful apps that can help make the transition quick and effective. My students download these and within a week of playing bassoon and working with the app they are fine. :)
Great video, Eryn!
Me, coming from Clarinet, only looking at the staff at 1:35: Oh ok were playing D.
Her: *Were playing F*
Me: *v i s i b l e c o n f u s i o n*
Hello, I have taken up bassoon after playing clarinet (the most), saxophone, oboe, and English Horn (the double reeds as an adult). I took lessons during grad school (second career after medicine), and worked with another teacher at a music camp. Everyone I have worked with insists on the "long" fingering for Eb (fork as you described, plus left Eb / resonance key and Bb and middle in the right). They suggested teaching that to students from the beginning. I teach band (subbing right now) and have had some beginning bassoon students (one plays with me in a community orchestra!). With teaching the "short" Eb from the beginning, do you find students having difficulty switching? Do you see problems with intonation?
P.S. My left thumb is thinner too -- because I have a big callus on my right thumb from oboe! hahaha
TY for helping me with my bassoon. I'm still learning.
you can always love more than one comment on a video
I got you. :)
I switched from clarinet to alto sax, then tenor sax/bari sax, now I'm on bassoon because our other one graduates this year. So nervous but I'm already in love with the instrument
That's great news! My next upcoming video is about embouchure and covers switching from sax! It's perfect! Can't wait for you to see it. Happy Bassooning!
Cheyenne Scribner how is it? I’m switching from alto to bassoon
It actually looks and seems hard xD Because I'm also starting bassoon and I'm only in beginning band and I haven't learn bass clef yet and the bassoon will be my first instrument that I will ever play and I'm scared and hopefully your video will help me tons in the future. But even though I'm not playing the bassoon right now, This video still helped me on where the keys are at! Thanks for the video!
+H4R6K4 So good to hear from you. Thank you for watching and commenting! You might consider downloading an app that has games to help you learn the bass clef. I know it helps a lot of my students starting out- then they only need to focus on the fingerings. Keep me posted on your journey!
Hello there! It's been a year now, when I started out on the bassoon it was pretty difficult, but now I have improved quite a bit, and I'm currently now trying to learn more about reeds and things such as how to make them. Your videos are very helpful!
So good to hear from you! It is a privilege to be part of your bassoon adventures. Let me know if you have any video requests. :)
Started the bassoon today! Thanks so much!
Glad that you found it helpful! :) Congratulations on starting your bassoon adventures.
Thanks!
I’ve been playing Oboe for 3 years, but I’ve been interested in the bassoon lately and my grandma is thinking of getting me one for Christmas.
Would it be a smooth transition from alto sax to bassoon with a few private lessons? I've got 2 year of alto sax
Yes, I have several students that have switched and within just a few lessons they're all set. You might consider quizzing yourself on bass clef so that it's easier to read the notes when you're ready.
Makes me wanna try bassoon
I found this video really helpful! I'm switching to bassoon from euphonium and bassoon fingerings have been a little confusing to me.
Congratulations on your beginning your bassoon adventures!
Thank you! I'm playing trombone and will be starting bassoon too soon so this was nice to get a head start for 8th.
Happy to help! And congrats on starting your bassoon adventures! :)
Thank you!
How has it been playing bassoon for 4 years now?
I've been put in symphonic band and i hae to audition tomorrow how do i "fake" the audition im not trynna be put back into orchestra.
Hi there- Do your best and breathe. Good Air support will help circulate any adrenaline, support tone colors and intonation. And have FUN! You get to go make sounds. Good energy is infectious. :)
I enjoyed the lesson a lot, but could you make the thumb/ back keys appear larger for more understanding?
Hi Eryn,
Do you think that it's possible for me to switch from tenor sax to bassoon? I know it's going to be very difficult, but the struggle to be a Bari sax player in 9th grade ensemble is unbelievable! Thank you!! :)
Carmen
Hi Carmen,
I've had a lot of students switch from sax with success. I think it's possible and if you want to go to college- it could offer greater scholarship potential!
+Eryn Oft Thank you so much for the reply! I've been binge-watching your videos so I know a bit about the bassoon before I tell my band director- I bet he'll be more than willing to let me play because concert band doesn't have one! (And we have close to 120 people in our band!)
That's fantastic! Congratulations on starting your bassoon journey. Let me know if I can be any extra help. So Exciting.
+Eryn Oft I start next week sometime, and I'm super excited! My band director was really surprised, and said that the only thing I'll have to pay for is reeds! Thanks so much Eryn!! :)
This was super helpful! Thanks so much! I really needed to figure this out especially with no proper mentor in my band!😁
Happy to help!
should I bid for a bassoon on eBay? I feel like it's a bad Idea though.
Dorothy Rojas I would be careful- it could have rot, be poorly made and cost more to fix than it is worth. Have you seen my used Bassoons Video for under $5000? That could help guide you in your search and keep you safe!
Eryn Oft thanks
Is there anyway you could make another video but with close ups of the fingerings and how the notes sound? I play clarinet and I’m switching to Bassoon so I need all the help I can get
Hi Akia, Great to meet you. Have you considered taking private lessons? It might help give you a great indication that you are starting correctly and getting it right. I will see what I can do about making this video. Thanks for the suggestion!
Do you think that switching from Bari sax to bassoon will be hard and uncomfortable?
I think that you will have great air support from playing Bari Sax that could be a real asset to bassoon playing. You will need to learn a new clef but there is no transposition. Let me know how it works out for you! :)
+Eryn Oft I will be sure to let you know how it goes! Btw thank you for your response!
+Eryn Oft Hi. My Band Director offered a oboe and a Bassoon position. Do you think switching from alto saxophone to bassoon will be easy? Do you think I can get the basics and some down in 3 months?
Hi Ramiro,
If you like a challenge- go for it! I've had lots of success transferring students from sax to bassoon. Just be sure to relax your bottom jaw on bassoon so that you get a wide range of colors. There will be a lot more keys than you are used to but that's half the fun! 3 months with daily practice should be plenty of time. In your bassoon adventures if you need any specific bassoon videos, let me know. I love hearing from you guys and getting suggestions. Good luck! :)
Seriously thinking of switching from trombone to bassoon :3
My first wind instrument was clarinet (Which I still have!), so I hope it'll be good.
Woohoo! Can't wait to hear about your bassoon adventures.
Eryn Oft Thanks, but I just can't seem to find a bassoon to borrow, let alone buy, in Kelowna :'c
I went from trombone to percussion and now I'm learning bassoon secondary, so I support your decision.
You guys are rockstars!
This video saved my life! Thank you
+Eryn Oft
I'm currently a beginning flute player and have been trying out some different instruments. A lot look interesting, but bassoon just caught my eye. Right now I'm looking for a beginner bassoon that doesn't cost any more than $2500. What do you recommend?
For now I found: www.wwbw.com/Allora-AABN-141-Student-Series-Bassoon-585108-i1517161.wwbw
Thanks in advance!
+Vince Beltran Hi there! I wish I had experience with this bassoon so that I could offer a review for you. As it is not one of the big Brand Names for bassoon my only concern would be when you want to upgrade- getting the full purchase price back when you sell. I know that Justin Miller at Miller Marketing offers trade ins for full purchase price when you upgrade and buy from him. It's a thought. Wish I had more to offer. Congratulations on your Bassoon Adventure! It's an exciting time! :)
+Eryn Oft thanks! :)
Thanks! This really helped! I haven't played for 2 years and completely forgot the fingerings :P
Woohoo! Happy to help! :)
Hello. could you recommed bassoon bocal ? I want to buy HECKEL CC1 bocal or anything (actually, I forget my HECKEL bocal cc1 so i must buy new or used one) cc1 or cc2 which one is good for bassoonist? what is your bocal ? ( sorry for my english...)
+haejin kim I have several Heckel Bocals. I suggest ordering 5 of the type you like best and trying them. Each bocal and each bassoon is unique so it is best to try until you find a good fit- exactly what you are looking for.
Thanks
I will need more lessons.
I usually play the saxophone, but im switching to bassoon, so this was really helpful
Happy to help! Congratulations on starting your bassoon adventures! :)
Me too.
very helpful thank you
Was there a mobile phone ringing in the background throughout as it was a bit off-putting!
what is the instrument you have, because I think that is my model and I am not sure how to identify it
+Owen Polkinghorne Hi Owen, I wish I could tell you but I was at school and borrowed an instrument a student was renting for a week while hers was repaired to film this video. At the time it was just for Class Woodwinds at JSU- I had no idea other people would watch it or that I would continue to develop My Channel. I think it might have been a Selmer. Look for markings on your instrument on the bell or where the joints meet. Under the bell cap should be a serial number which could help you learn more about your instrument.
Thank you so much!
FOR SURE!!
Hi!! Okay so im a senior in band and i have been playing Tenor Sax since 7th grade. We have 1 bassoon player and my band director asked if anyone wanted to learn so i raised my hand. Now im here on a monday night trying to learn bassoon and how to read bass cleft as i have been playing treble cleft all my life. This is going to be hard ultimately worth it in the end
You have a great attitude. Remember to relax the bottom jaw for bassoon embouchure. It will be different from Sax. Best of luck to you!!!
This really helped with switching from Bass Clarinet to Bassoon
I'm so glad! Happy to help. And congrats on starting your bassoon adventures. :)
when switching from Tuba to Bassoon (crazy right?) this video helped me with techniqe and my ambeture and now after my first year I am practicing orchestral studies and solos
That's great! I am so happy to help. Congrats on your bassoon adventures.
I've been playing flute for 3 years now. I'm 13 and in first chair, but I really wanna change to bassoon. I was wonder if it possible to change instruments?
+Anime Penguin Hello! Yes, it is possible. I, too, started on flute and doubled on both instruments until college. The clef is different. Flute reads trebel clef and bassoon bass clef. Double reed instruments usually offer greater scholarship potential, too. Good Luck and Keep me Posted on your Bassoon Adventures! :)
I'm having a weird issued im 14 and I'm in highschool, My middle A won't come out, and i need that note in order to get into all district and I'm scared
Do the notes around it speak? G, B, C, or D?
G: speaking clearly
C: sometimes speaking and sometimes cracking
B: speaking, but tone is wobbly
D: speaking clearly
Are you venting the A? B? C?
Eryn Oft yes
And A in the lower octave speaks without a challenge?
I couldn't get anything out below a low F for the first few months 😂 now I know my chromatic scales from low G to Bb right above the staff. I still suck pretty bad, but I'm getting better.
Just switched to bassoon from flute seems hard Bc I’m short
Love the tutorial, but the music makes me want to choke bunnies. And I really would never ever do that. It’s just so hard to focus on the content with all the beeps.
yes!! I couldn't agree more.
Not to be negative or judgemental for anything but your staff notes were wrong. When you said A it showed a F. This happened around 2:04. There was more than one and I just wanted to point it out as constructive critisism.
+Abigail Thompson Bassoon notes are written in bass clef, so what is a F on treble clef is actually an A on bass clef!
+Chelsey Boutilier You're Right! I was so confused when I read the +Abigail Thompson comment. :) Thanks for the help!
+Chelsey Boutilier I now see that they are written in bass clef! Sorry! I'm used to reading in treble clef! Thanks for telling me that!
:)
how to stop the video game noise in the background?
I know! I wish I could. This was very early on in my TH-cam journey. I had no idea it would be a thing. Sorry!
I am in 6th grade an dI play the bassoon!!
I'm 11 years old and I just switched from clarinet to Bassoon so it's really hard
Cool stuff :)
My teacher today said that he needs a bassoon and that we should try it do we can find who liked it and who wants it, sadly I play Baritone so I can't really switch easily from a brass instrument to a woodwind instrument. But it is still a pretty cool instrument.
I guess this is helping me switch from tuba to bassoon
bassoon seems complicated...i want to start soon though
Forgot low Eb key on half-hole G and on third register E and F.
Judorange1980 nope. I purposely don’t use the resonance key. It gives me a different tone color that I am looking for- I only use it on specific pieces.
Thanks so much for the video, I shall come back to it when I have my bassoon, but please reduce the volume of background music in future videos, it was very distracting.
I completely understand. This was one of the first videos I ever made. I wish I could go back and remove the music, too. Music in later videos is much more understated. Thanks for the feedback and Happy Bassooning!
May I know what is b natural?
Sorry, I'm just a beginner😂
B natural is a note
Good lord! I was an all state low brass player and my son is choosing between bassoon and tuba........I don't know how you expect a 6th grader to remember all those fingerings. I never knew how bad woodwind players had it! I feel like a jerk for always saying brass is better. It's definitely easier!
Haha. I think the embouchure on bassoon is easier. And the fingerings get easier as we go. This covers everything as it was originally intended for my students in Class Woodwinds. :)
Jonathan Reames as you keep playing your mind just remembers the notes and their fingerings so when your/he is playing he sees the notes on the paper and his fingers will move by themselves by memory trust me I thought it was going to be so hard to remember the fingerings but as I went on my fingers and mind just adapted to the fingerings.
Jonathan Reames but don't let him get to used to high Ab because usually he will play Ab but sometimes he will play High A which is hard if you aren't used to it
adjsohgkdjd im going from trombone,, ive never played a keyed woodwind before im scareddd 😳😳
If the backround music is supposed make it impossible to understand you, it's working.
Sorry about that. It was one of the first videos I filmed and at the time I had no idea how distracting viewers would find it.
I play saxophone. Why am I here, I'm so confused!
So happy that I play the piano 🤣
But thank you for the information
I’m coming from Alto sad for marching and Bassoon for concert 😫😫
You got this! Let me know if you have video suggestions- how I can help!
I would to learn more but please the music in the background is distracting and headache inducing.
I understand. This was one of my first videos filmed and had I known it would get so many hits I would have never used this music. Hopefully you can still get the info you are looking for and turn the overall volume down. Happy Bassoon-ing!
Gee, that looks complicated...Or was it B....??
Why is there an annoying melody in the background? It's distracting.
why am i here? i can barely play trumpet lmao
Great help, but rather spoiled by the totally unnecessary background music. Far better to have the actual notes as you play through the range.
Tf am I here I’m a flutist
I'm sure you were telling us some informative stuff but I could barely hear it over the stupid riff that was playing. What was the point of having that ? - It ruined the audio.
Richard Barton I 💯 agree. This was one of the first videos I made and I didn’t realize how it would be in the long run.
I hate this insurment considering i been playing for 2 1/2 years
what's with the stupid computer noodling in the background? So annoying!
I completely understand. This was one of the first videos I filmed. I had not idea at the time how much the music could become distracting. Thanks for watching.
Please turn off that annoying and distracting background electronic music track. What is its purpose? It detracts from your excellent teaching!