LibGuides: Bassoon: Technique

Recommended Resources

Technique Books in the Allen Library (selections)

The Bassoon Reed Manual by James R. McKay; Russel Hinkle; William Woodward
Call Number: ML951 M35 [Allen shelves]
Publication Date: 2001
Step-by-step explanations and images of bassoon and contrabassoon reedmaking techniques, with explanations of why each step is important.
Concert Studies Op. 26, for Bassoon by Ludwig Milde
Call Number: MT405 M64 v.1-2 [Allen shelves]
Publication Date: 1948
Essentials of Bassoon Technique (German System) by Lewis Hugh Cooper and Howard Toplansky
Call Number: MT400 C77 [Allen shelves]
Publication Date: 1968
One of the most complete fingering guides available for the instrument.
Method for Bassoon, French and German Systems by Julius Weissenborn
Call Number: MT402 W43 [Allen shelves]
Publication Date: 1950
Orchestral Studies for All Instruments: Bassoon by Kurt Mederacke (Editor)
Call Number: MT406 M48 v.4-8 [Allen shelves]
Publication Date: 1955

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Browse the Catalog

Browse by subject in the catalog, for example:

Bassoon > Instruction and study
Bassoon > Methods
Bassoon > Orchestral excerpts
Bassoon > Studies and exercises

Woodwind instruments > Instruction and Study

Browse the Shelves

There are many more technique books available in the library! Use these call numbers to find more:

Call Number	Topic
MT339	Wind technique (general)
MT339.5	Woodwind technique (general)
MT400	Bassoon technique (general)
MT402	Bassoon methods
MT405	Bassoon exercises/etudes
MT406	Bassoon orchestral studies
MT412	Contrabassoon techniques

Browse Professional Journals

Professional journals are a great place to learn from experts about the most recent developments in your field.
Search articles online or browse the Allen Library current periodicals (near the Allen entrance). See especially:

The Double Reed by International Double Reed Society
Call Number: ML1 D72
Available in print only.
International Musician by American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada
Available in print (last two years on current periodicals shelf) and online (2003 - present).
Symphony by American Symphony Orchestra League
Summer–Fall 2021 available free online. Other issues available in print only (Current Periodicals or Bound Periodicals, ML1 S98).

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