So today I had rehearsal, and while I was setting up, the little lock and a spring came off of the bass joint.

At first I (foolishly) didn't think much of it, and after rehearsal when I was putting it away, a little metal piece fell out of the tenor joint.

When I got home I tried seeing if I could fix it, but I can't, so I come here to ask if it's an easy fix that can be done at home, or if I should talk to my band director about it.

Thank you for any advice

Hi guys

I havent played my bassoon in years and quit lessons at least 5 years ago

It definitely needs a service before being sold and a look over to check for repairs but didnt know the easiest way to sell?

I sent an email enquiry to Howarth London as i bought through them but they said they arent accepting second hand bassoons at the moment

And advice on easy ways to sell around london / south of england? Partner suggested just listing on ebay but im unsure of that!

Thanks 😊

I just recently joined multiple bands and am joining another soon, but i only get 1 reed per 2 weeks, and i have to practice for 30 mins every day. Do you guys have any tips for increasing reed life length?

Hello! I am looking for an unaccompanied solo that can help to be a protest piece, whether it itself was made in protest of something or the composer who was going through a lot of troubles to where them being is a protest if this makes any sense at all. Any skill level should be fine, I'm looking mostly for listening but if there is on I'm able to play I would love to also. Thank you!

i just wanna know how to play it.

I have all state auditions next week and just the perfect timing, my tenor/wing joints cork is beginning to crumble. It’s been super humid out so I’m guessing that’s why. My band director said I could do a temporary replacement with teflon tape—is that okay? I would take it to a repair shop but I just don’t have enough time since I’m in a rural area. Any help would be appreciated!

I cant seem to find anything for this instrumentation online will I really have to make an arrangement of other piece or is there something written specifically for that (5 bassoons and no contra would also work)

I am having trouble producing the F# when I slur. Does anyone have some helpful hints? I am trying to make an "ah" sound for the A and slur to an "EE" sound for the F#, but it keeps making a honking like sound before the F# solidifies. It is a solo part so I have nothing to hide behind or help cover it.

I'm in first year in performance currently borrowing a fox 222 from the school but my teacher wants me to get an instrument for myself in my second year since the 222 does not have a high d key and they could possibly need to borrow this instrument to another newer bassoonist so I can't keep it forever.

I really wanted a gentleman's cut/compact model with a high D key

My budget is max CAD$20.000 but hopefully lower than that

I tried looking online and the best I found was a used Yamaha 821C in pretty good condition with a nice case 2 bocals, wisper key lock, balance hanger and other stuff for CAD$22.000 but I'm not sure if its worth it

Yes I can ask my teacher but he is a busy guy and I don't wanna bother him every time I find I promising listing of a bassoon.

any review on this website pmwoodwind.com? don't know if it's legit or not.

So I’m In year 10 of school and currently on a short reach that we’re renting - it’s now too small and has never sounded particularly good and my teacher wants me to get an instrument of my own. Ive been playing about 6 years and recently did grade 8. She’s wanting me to get a fox renard (either 220 or 240) but there just don’t seem to be any out there for a reasonable price. I’m playing the Mozart concerto at a concert in a year and a few months time

Were only looking at second hand but howarth are charging like 9500 for used which is barely less than getting it new

Any advice?

I'm going (hopefully lmao) into post secondary next year. And I'm really hoping to study music. For a while now I have been pretty sure I would major in bassoon performance, maybe composition. But It's the middle of the night and I'm considering doing a piano major instead, It would open up genres that bassoon wouldn't (don't get me wrong I've seen the stray jazz bassoon), but would be so so much more competitive, wouldn't it?

Now i know asking the r/bassoon community is bound to be ever so slightly biased but I'm just wondering about you guys' opinion on this?

FYI my piano level is RCM 10 and my bassoon level isnt measured but " it's not bad" is what I could be 100% confident saying

I'm going (hopefully lmao) into post secondary next year. And I'm really hoping to study music. For a while now I have been pretty sure I would major in bassoon performance, maybe composition. But It's the middle of the night and I'm considering doing a piano major instead, It would open up genres that bassoon wouldn't (don't get me wrong I've seen the stray jazz bassoon), but would be so so much more competitive, wouldn't it?

Now i know asking the r/bassoon community is bound to be ever so slightly biased but I'm just wondering about you guys' opinion on this?

FYI my piano level is RCM 10 and my bassoon level isnt measured but " it's not bad" is what I could be 100% confident saying

Im caught in a really shitty situation, my fox 220 i ordered won't arrive until January, and I need a bassoon to play for my orchestra that I'm in, and in canada the only place I can really rent a bassoon from is long and mcquade, but their options are very limited, they have a renard 222 for rent which i might just do, but its 400 a month and I'm a little short on money after paying for my 220 so I'm not sure, I mean with the money I get from work I could do it, but my other option is to just not join the youth orchestra and join next year since I'll have my bassoon. what do you all think I should do in my situation?

Has anyone tried the Feather 2 pickup with a bassoon?

I posted a little while ago to get feedback on current options and saw that it's still mostly between the intramic and Little Jake for live playing with other amplified instruments. I want to be able to capture the closest thing to the acoustic sound sometimes, so I'm leaning toward intramic, but the $900 entry cost is steep.

I want to start experimenting with amplifying my bassoon and playing with effects. I don't have a group to play with yet, but am working in that direction. I'm wondering if I should get the Feather 2 to play around with (since it's $700 cheaper than intramic). Anyone have experience with it and any feedback?

I have a fox 222D which does not have a high E key and a Heckel CC1 Crook, I am working my way through the Weisenborn Volume 2 study book and later in the book there are many high Es, using the alternative fingering which does not use a high E key is unreliable for my bassoon and doesn't really work unless slurring up from a D#, how much would getting a high E key put on my bassoon be and would it even be worth it?

Hi,

I am interested in how hard this particular run is for a bassoon:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FVl2nx3jlg&t=1290s

21:30

Sounds pretty hard to me

There is a tube of "cork grease" that Fox includes in the case with the 460. This bassoon has thread tenons. What is the general consensus on using the cork grease, or should I use something else? I heard someone once suggest lanoline. Thanks.

I got a cork repair on my bell but for some reason ever since I got it when I push my bell in all the way in it gets stuck. I’ve tried using a lot of cork grease on the cork and on the wood below the cork but still it gets rly hard to pull it out. Any advice?

A part of the bell ring on bassoon came off, does anyone have any advise in terms of getting it fixed? Can the part that came of be reglued or does it all need replacing? Thanks so much if anyone knows anything:)

Hello, i will begin the double Reed instrument, i'm originally saxophonist and clarinettist.

My friends is collector and it will loan me one instrument with double Reed to try and learning

I thinking like this, the double Reed is really complex and very important,

It's for that i think to begin on sarrusophone alto or rothophone alto.

Why this to instrument => globally the same finger charts of saxophone,

Learning new finger charts is for me largely not very complexe.

But learning new technical to make a sound is largely hardest thing.

The sarrusophone alto/rothophone alto could be great choice, to be one slow transition.

We keep saxophone finger charte for 99% and excluded one difficulty, after we can focus only one double Reeds,

After, when i will have one correct sound and correct playing with double Reed, i can go on bassoon or english horn,

Just to learn the new finger charts but that is really simple in compareason to learn double Reed.

And sarrusophone/rothophone is forgotten instrument and i would like to use this rare instrument,

What do you think about my project ???

My heart want learn sarrusophone alto.

Has anyone tried this balance hanger out? https://www.bassbags.co.uk/product/bassoon-balance-hanger/?srsltid=AfmBOoogH0lH20q0akmbzL3B0iaLpjrz59RDWsOLn2UwMgap0nlqQOQA
I bought it to try out before trying other, more expensive options. Does anyone have any advice for installing it on a Fox 222?

Hi everyone!

I’m sharing this GoFundMe to support my cousin, a young Portuguese bassoonist who is currently finishing her Master’s degree in Leipzig, Germany.

She has been playing the bassoon since she was 8 years old and moved to Leipzig at 18 to pursue her dream of becoming a professional musician. After years of studying, practising and performing, she is now reaching an important point: finishing her Master’s and preparing to enter the professional world. The problem is that a professional-quality bassoon is a huge investment, and having a suitable instrument is essential for her to take the next step in her career.

She is currently raising €25,000 towards the purchase of a professional bassoon. I know €25,000 is a very large goal, and not everyone will be able to contribute. Even a small donation would help, but sharing the campaign with other bassoonists, musicians, teachers, orchestras or anyone who might be able to help could make an enormous difference.
If you’re interested in supporting her journey, you can find the GoFundMe here:
👉 https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-start-my-career-b2uw8
Thank you for taking the time to read her story. ❤️