Bassoon Progress Materials

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Beginner/Intermediate Supplies

1. https://amzn.to/48V7ugZ tuner/metronome I have used for 20 years; very reliable.
2. https://amzn.to/4rdSWjb Jones Reeds always have at least 2 that you could play at a rehearsal and 2 you could perform with for a total of 4 in the case.a really good reed in a pinch if you can’t make one yet just needs minor adaptations but way nicer than playing on plastic.
3. https://amzn.to/42gqyD8 Giampierre Studies basic warm ups daily
4. https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/friend-for-sinners-22709393.html
5. https://amzn.to/4dOevDi first book of Etudes in the classic method
6. https://amzn.to/4gLT31v classic solos like by Stravinsky, Beethoven, and Dukas
7. https://amzn.to/43hCnJq plaque to adjust reeds
8. https://amzn.to/49Kqb7E mandrel to hold reeds on
9. bassoon neck strap helpful for lung capacity and busking, not sitting too long

Advanced supplies

https://amzn.to/4sfQGZp Bach Cello Suites a great source of inspiration to bassoonists everywhere-we aim to make our studies and resonant as cellos and build phrasing and endurance in this classic by Bach

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for recording with cell phone/online lessons

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unusual tip cutter

I love this scissors–it is nice and sharp and accurate for tips and feels good in the hand.

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Fox/Bassoon-Mandrel-Long-Forming-1274228069704.gc