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> Are There Any Adult Bassoon Learners
Basil
post Feb 6 2007, 05:06 PM
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There don't seem to be many discussions about bassoon topics on the forums.
Are there many bassoon players among the adult learners?
Also when you began a new instrument what stage did you find most rewarding?
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post Feb 6 2007, 05:11 PM
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Yes there are and I'm sure one will be along later.
Meanwhile welcome to the forum.
Do have a look around.
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post Feb 6 2007, 07:15 PM
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Welcome aboard Basil. I am not a bassoon player but if I were to try a new instrument it would be the bassoon, and a baroque one at that. Can't afford it though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Have you been playing long?
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Basil
post Feb 7 2007, 09:57 AM
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Welcome aboard Basil. I am not a bassoon player but if I were to try a new instrument it would be the bassoon, and a baroque one at that. Can't afford it though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Have you been playing long?


No. Only since Christmas but apart from the diabolical fingering it hasn't been as difficult as I expected although this might just be due to the fact that my bassoon has a lovely voice. Playing soprano saxophone probably made it easier to adjust to the small, double reed embouchure.
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post Feb 7 2007, 10:31 AM
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Hi Basil and welcome

It is good to see your post. I'm an adult re-starter. I picked up the bassoon last year after a gap of 25 years. I found I could remember the fingering up to the F above middle C. I am finding it difficult to master the fingering for notes above that partly because the fingerings are non-intuitive but also because my embouchure tires at that altitude.

I love the tone and character of the bassoon. I'm really looking forward to playing in an ensemble but due to other commitments I can't do that just yet.

I hope to do my grade 5 this summer. I can't say I think I'm ready for that but my bassoon teacher thinks I am.
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