Book Description

(Meredith Music Resource). As a reference text, Primary Handbook for Bassoon provides woodwind methods students with a thorough background in all aspects of both teaching and playing. As a teaching method, this book will take the student from the beginning to advanced high school levels in a logical and efficient manner. A detailed introduction outlines step-by-step everything needed to start the beginning bassoonist: assembly, hand and playing positions, embouchure, accessories, reed specifications, breathing, care and maintenance, plus a bibliography, all beautifully illustrated in line drawings. (a href="http://youtu.be/ZVXlC_ms6hU" target="_blank")Click here for a YouTube video on Primary Handbook for Bassoon(/a)