Bassoon
From deep resounding low notes to sweet melodies, unhindered expression. The long, wide wooden pipe of the bassoon contains much wisdom.

Origins

Structure

How to Play

How the Instrument is Made

Choosing an Instrument

Care and Maintenance
Trivia
- An Instrument that is Sensitive to Humidity
- Sounds from water in the U-tube?
- There's a needle in the bocal?!
- Comments by conductors caused popularity to tumble?
- Bassoon classics - Chamber music works
- Bassoon classics - Concertos
- Is the "contra-fagotto" a contrabassoon?
- What is the best tool to file a reed?