The New Weissenborn method for bassoon / Douglas E. Spaniol.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Spaniol, Douglas E. (Douglas Edward), 1968-
Other Authors: Weissenborn, Julius, 1837-1888
Language:English
Published: Milwaukee WI : Hal Leonard, [2010], ©2010.
Subjects:
Bassoon > Methods.
Bassoon > Studies and exercises.
Bassoon > Fingering > Charts, diagrams, etc.
Genre:
Methods.
Studies and exercises.
Fingering
Charts, diagrams, etc.
Local Note:
MSU: This book was selected in recognition of MSU Libraries Student Employee, Katie Brennan, Class of 2012.
Physical Description:1 score (179 pages) : illustrations ; 31 cm
Format: Musical Score
Contents:
  • Preface
  • History of the Weissenborn method. Julius Weissenborn ; First edition ; Later editions
  • Parts of the bassoon
  • Accessories
  • Care of the bassoon. Inside the case ; Assembly ; Care outside the case ; Disassembly ; Regular maintenance
  • Reeds. Sources and selections ; Care and maintenance ; Reed-adjusting tools ; Making adjustments
  • Producing the tone. Breathing ; Embouchure ; Tonguing and articulation
  • Posture and hand position. Posture ; Left hand ; Left thumb in the low register ; Right hand
  • Practical exercises
  • Major and minor scales in all keys
  • Supplement. Scale studies ; Chord and intonation studies ; Finger and trill exercises
  • Glossary of terms
  • Fingering chart
  • Trill fingerings.