I played in high school orchestra and had to return my instrument when I graduated. In 1981, It was a Linton, composite, shiny black - I loved that bassoon. I've always wanted to have one again. Forty years later, in 2021, I found a pristine Linton, made in 1973 according to the serial number, for $500!!!!! I told the seller that it was worth so much more, but she insisted she was happy with the price. And she was genuinely pleased that it was going to be well loved. Picking it up feels like hugging an old friend. I found an amazing teacher. Jack Pena, principal bassoonist with LPO here in New Orleans. Sadly he moved to be principal at the Phoenix Philharmonic. At the start of my first lesson, he put his bocal into my "plastic" instrument, then made it sound like a $50,000 Heckel!! Knowing that my very own bassoon is capable of producing such authentic sound has made me SO GRATEFUL to be one of the few lucky humans who gets to have one. Loved your Video!! Subscribing!!
Dear NCohen, Hope you get this message. I also played bassoon in high school, more than 45 years ago. Wondered if you could tell me: Is it possible for an older person to build-up the embouchure muscle strength required to produce a good sound on the bassoon?
@@lisamilam4443 it is absolutely possible!! My teacher said that I had been taught a strange emboucher: lower jaw pulled back to create an overbite. He showed me a much more relaxed set up. I also lucked out because after a few lessons he determined exactly the kind of reed I needed - and he makes them for me!! They cost about twice what commercial reeds cost, but it is SO worth it! It has been a wonderful experience getting back into playing bassoon. Go for it!!
@Lisamilam4443 I believe that you could build up the proper face muscles needed to play bassoon. I am a 25 yr old euphonium player, but I have played in groups where the bassoon player is an older gentleman, he sounded great granted he never stopped playing. However, I whole heartedly believe that you should never stop trying your best when learning an instrument or trying to get your chops back from years prior. I personally believe in you if that means anything to you. I hope your practicing goes well!
thanks for great video mr funny bassoon man !!!! 1. get teacher, regardless of quality, online if necessary 2. good reed (handmade) 3. proper reed case, soaking device (soak reeds always) 4. bassoon expensive 5. clean mouth before playing, swab wing/boot, blow bocal/reed 6. diagonal seat strap (???), angle bocal downwards 7. embouchure; say 'o' w/ overbite, roll in lips, close corners, embouchure is very flexible 8. use air (lots) 9. use slightly below back of tongue on bottom of reed (bounce off reed) 10. patience (bassoon is weird)
Had the unfortunate series of 4 Band Directors in school, but the silver lining is that TWO of them were Bassoon players. Only 10 years later did I realize the ridiculous odds!
ok but saliva does not actually break down cane. the main reason for not using saliva is because you cant wet the inside of the reed. This is why single reed players can just wet it in their mouth.
for the tips of getting a teacher and getting a hand made reed are definitely so important because before i got a teacher the only fingering charts i had were from the internet so i ended up having to relearn a lot of fingerings, and when the only reed i had was a manufactured one it was so flat that i got a lot of bad habits trying to keep my pitch up 💀
Could you potentially make your own fingering chart to share? It sounds like the ones available online are teh worst of the worst so I wanna know what to do
Hi Dany! I'm writing to you from Argentina. I love the sound of the bassoon and I want to learn how to play it. I'm currently in my first year of viola at the conservatory in my city, but the bassoon has always caught my attention. While watching your videos, I had a question. I have a class 3 bite; I think in English it's called "underbite" or something like that. Have you had students with that type of jaw? Is it a problem?
Hey I’ve been playing for a year now and I’m just wondering how I can hold my breath longer because if I just hold a note I can usually last 4 measures but with tounging and different notes I usually last around 2 to three measures so can I please have some help on breathing?
I played in high school orchestra and had to return my instrument when I graduated. In 1981, It was a Linton, composite, shiny black - I loved that bassoon. I've always wanted to have one again. Forty years later, in 2021, I found a pristine Linton, made in 1973 according to the serial number, for $500!!!!! I told the seller that it was worth so much more, but she insisted she was happy with the price. And she was genuinely pleased that it was going to be well loved. Picking it up feels like hugging an old friend. I found an amazing teacher. Jack Pena, principal bassoonist with LPO here in New Orleans. Sadly he moved to be principal at the Phoenix Philharmonic. At the start of my first lesson, he put his bocal into my "plastic" instrument, then made it sound like a $50,000 Heckel!! Knowing that my very own bassoon is capable of producing such authentic sound has made me SO GRATEFUL to be one of the few lucky humans who gets to have one. Loved your Video!! Subscribing!!
Dear NCohen, Hope you get this message. I also played bassoon in high school, more than 45 years ago. Wondered if you could tell me: Is it possible for an older person to build-up the embouchure muscle strength required to produce a good sound on the bassoon?
@@lisamilam4443 it is absolutely possible!! My teacher said that I had been taught a strange emboucher: lower jaw pulled back to create an overbite. He showed me a much more relaxed set up. I also lucked out because after a few lessons he determined exactly the kind of reed I needed - and he makes them for me!! They cost about twice what commercial reeds cost, but it is SO worth it! It has been a wonderful experience getting back into playing bassoon. Go for it!!
@Lisamilam4443 I believe that you could build up the proper face muscles needed to play bassoon. I am a 25 yr old euphonium player, but I have played in groups where the bassoon player is an older gentleman, he sounded great granted he never stopped playing. However, I whole heartedly believe that you should never stop trying your best when learning an instrument or trying to get your chops back from years prior. I personally believe in you if that means anything to you. I hope your practicing goes well!
thanks for great video mr funny bassoon man !!!!
1. get teacher, regardless of quality, online if necessary
2. good reed (handmade)
3. proper reed case, soaking device (soak reeds always)
4. bassoon expensive
5. clean mouth before playing, swab wing/boot, blow bocal/reed
6. diagonal seat strap (???), angle bocal downwards
7. embouchure; say 'o' w/ overbite, roll in lips, close corners, embouchure is very flexible
8. use air (lots)
9. use slightly below back of tongue on bottom of reed (bounce off reed)
10. patience (bassoon is weird)
I played in the clarinet but my band Director switch me to the bassoon I’ve only been playing for two months and I really needed tips thx❤❤❤
bassoondan uploaded again🎉
Im switching to bassoon my junior year of highschool. There's gonna be a lot of catching up to do💀
Wait why are we twinning. I just started bassoon but will not be join the class till my junior year next yr
Had the unfortunate series of 4 Band Directors in school, but the silver lining is that TWO of them were Bassoon players. Only 10 years later did I realize the ridiculous odds!
Very interesting. Great tips. Will watch again
Thanks for this videos
ok but saliva does not actually break down cane. the main reason for not using saliva is because you cant wet the inside of the reed. This is why single reed players can just wet it in their mouth.
for the tips of getting a teacher and getting a hand made reed are definitely so important because before i got a teacher the only fingering charts i had were from the internet so i ended up having to relearn a lot of fingerings, and when the only reed i had was a manufactured one it was so flat that i got a lot of bad habits trying to keep my pitch up 💀
Because I’m in middle school band I use the standard of excellence fingering chart and I was wondering if it is a good one to use
Could you potentially make your own fingering chart to share? It sounds like the ones available online are teh worst of the worst so I wanna know what to do
I've played for 14 years but decided to watch anyways lol. I need to try the diagonal seat strap what the hell
Sameee, i like the shoulder tho
Uff such a great video! Thanks
HI DOES THE MAPLE BASSOON SOUND DIFFERENT THAT THE OTHER ONE LIKE IDK HOW TO EXPLAIN BUT ARE THE SOUNDS DIFFERENT?
Different models can sound slightly different, but shouldn’t be too extreme
Hi Dany! I'm writing to you from Argentina. I love the sound of the bassoon and I want to learn how to play it. I'm currently in my first year of viola at the conservatory in my city, but the bassoon has always caught my attention. While watching your videos, I had a question. I have a class 3 bite; I think in English it's called "underbite" or something like that. Have you had students with that type of jaw? Is it a problem?
Im playing it in middle school right now
I'm boutta switch from clarinet to bassoon in 6th grade
I usually use jones reeds,but now I’ll try to avoid it thanks
12:05 💀
Hey I’ve been playing for a year now and I’m just wondering how I can hold my breath longer because if I just hold a note I can usually last 4 measures but with tounging and different notes I usually last around 2 to three measures so can I please have some help on breathing?
Soaking my reed 30 min. Blow.. No buzz at all, only air.. Why?
Second
I'm the only one in my town that plays it professionally 😢
Rip I am in middle school and I have been playing for a few months and watching this video showed me how many things I did wrong
nah i taught myself
I don’t know why people have to try to be a comedian