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B028: Bassoon Reed Fixing
by William Spencer. Emerson
Edition, 1982, SS, 8 pages. This brief pamphlet by the author of the Art
of Bassoon Playing contains a
significant amount of information on
adjusting bassoon reeds. It includes guidance on testing the reed and
adjusting
the wires and scrape.
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B015: Bassoon Reed-making A
Basic Technique
by Christopher
Weait. McGinnis & Marx, Third Edition, 2000, SS, 34 pages. An
excellent
book on the basic techniques of reed making featuring sharp photographs
and clear diagrams. Subjects covered include preparation, tools and
equipment,
assembling the reed, finishing, tuning and adjustment techniques, and
solving
reed problems. A Spanish
translation of this book is also
available. |
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B125: Bassoon Reed Making:
An
Illustrated
Basic Manual
by Christopher
Weait. Weait Music, 2008, SS, 46 pages. This book describes and
illustrates a basic method of bassoon reed making that is ideal for
players who are just beginning to play or those who which to know more
about making, adjusting and finishing reeds. Lavishly illustrated with
over 150 photographs to demonstrate every step. A reed is made from
gouged, shaped and profiled (GSP) cane. No expensive tools or complex
machinery are required. |
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B002: The Bassoon Reed Manual - Lou Skinner's Theories and Techniques by James R. McKay, Contributing Authors Russell Hinkle and William Woodward. Indiana University Press, Bloomington IN, 2000, PB, 116 pages. This is a very attractive book, well illustrated with photos (including color plates of reeds) and diagrams. Chapters include theoretical principles and concepts, essential tools for reed making, the straight taper reed, the tip taper reed, variation to the tube, variations to the gouge and the inside of the blades and tubes, variations to the outside of the blades, special reeds and processes, a comparison of Mechler and Knochenhauer reeds, and the contrabassoon reed. We no longer carry this Book. You can order it here from Amazon. | |
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B046: Construcción de Cañas de Fagot: Técnica Básica by Christopher Weait translation by Eduardo Adrián Rodriguez and Fernando Traba. Christopher Weait, 2004, SS, 47 pages. Spanish translation of Bassoon Reed-making A Basic Technique. | ||
B012: The Illustrated Bassoon Reed Handbook by Laine Bryce. Laine Bryce School of Music, SS, 12 pages. This book is a brief but well illustrated introduction to the fundamentals of reed making technique. This book is intended as a guide to accompany reed making lessons and is not intended to replace the teacher. It servers as a reference to the steps required for a student to make reeds independently. A page on reed adjustments is also included. | ||
Video DVD014: Improve Your Bassoon Reed by Christopher Weait. Christopher Weait, DVD, 16 minutes. For new bassoonists, music teachers and bassoon parents! Christopher Weait shows you how to make your store-bought reed play better with simple tools and techniques. |
Bindings: HB: Hard Bound, PB: Perfect Bound (paperback with square spine), SS: Saddle Stitch (paper, folded and stapled), SB: Spiral Bound (plastic or metal)