The Bassoon is often regarded as the humorous member of the woodwind family but it’s funny low sounds contrast greatly with its beautiful upper register. The bassoon is found in orchestras and wind bands. Large hands are needed to play this instrument, which makes it an ideal starting place for older students.
Starting age: Around 9 years. A short reach bassoon may help younger students.
Cost: New from around £3000

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Bassoon History
Double reed instruments have been around since ancient times. The origin of the bassoon dates back atleast 500 years, where there was in use a one piece instrument with a double reed made of cane. One name for this instrument is dulican, which came from the latin word that means "soft and sweet." The English word for it was curtal. From 1643 to 1715 French instrument makers started making a new curtal made of four pieces, similar to todays bassoons. During the seventeen hundreds, more keys were added so the instrument could play more notes. In the 1800's, the bassoon was redesigned, and is now known as the German bassoon. This bassoon is played in the U.S, Europe, and many other places throughout the world. Another bassoon is the French bassoon. The French bassoon is played in France and some parts of Canada.

Suggested Call Numbers for Shelf Browsing

Below are general call number ranges. For specific call numbers, consult the Library of Congress Classification Schedule in the blue book at the Reference Desk, and/or Voyager.

M75-M79	bassoon alone
M253-M254	bassoon with piano accompaniment
M288-M289	duets - with another wind instrument
M290-M291	duets - with a string instrument
M296-M297	duets - bassoon with guitar, harp
M1026	concertos with orchestra
M1027	concertos with orchestra (arranged)
M1126	concertos with string orchestra
M1127	concertos with string orchestra (arranged)
MT400-MT408	studies and methods for bassoon
MT406	orchestral excerpts