Practical Method for the Bassoon [Paperback]

J. Weissenborn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1995 | ISBN-10: 0825803500 | ISBN-13: 978-0825803505

This classic thesis has been augmented and adapted by W.F. Ambrosio and contains the "Fifty Advanced Studies." This treatise contains a complete fingering chart, hundreds of exercises, duets for the teacher and student, plus a section about the instrument.

Product Details

• Paperback: 121 pages
• Publisher: Carl Fischer Music Dist (January 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825803500
• ISBN-13: 978-0825803505
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #291,690 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Beguiling Bassoon Bible, October 5, 2004

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M. Mulcahey "Double Double-Reed Dork" (Centerville, IA USA) - See all my reviews
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I was shocked to see only a single, though wonderful, review of this crucial text. Weissenborn's etudes follow a logical approach to the various pitfalls of bassoon playing, helping the student conquer it's traps in a gradual manner that improves your chances of success. Some of the earlier etudes are only for beginning on the bassoon, but many of the later etudes present challenges that always serve a purpose in a bassoonists practice time. The advanced studies added to this addition are treasures as well, giving your fingers the kind of fundamental workout that has made Rubank such a standard band method. A good choice for bassoonists of all ages and styles. This book grows with you and goes where you need to go.

5 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational Boost for Bored Bassoonist, April 4, 2000

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This review is from: Practical Method for the Bassoon (Paperback)

I am in the 7th grade, and my band class is so boring that I almost quit. Then my instructor bought this great book for me, and as soon as I opened it I went, "My gosh! I never knew that bassoon music could be so exciting!" Each page is full of challenging music for me to work on and improve my bassoon playing skills. I recommend this to every "Bored Bassoonist" out there!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Weissenborn Practical Methods for Bassoon, April 17, 2011

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Kenneth S. Sek "CTKen" (South Windsor, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Practical Method for the Bassoon (Paperback)

The book was delivered on time and with no problems. The book itself has lots of practice material, which makes it valueable to bassoon players of all levels.