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Johann Joachim Quantz's 1752 Versuch einer "Anweisung die Flöte traversiere zu spielen" (On how to play the flute), is essential reading for those wind players who want to know more about the performance practice of late baroque/early classical music. In the 13th chapter, Quantz attempts to teach the novice improviser ways to 'vary' a given melody by writing down numerous variations to common melodic progressions. The implication being that if one were to work through all of these examples, internalize them, and transpose them for use in other keys, that the reader would develop the taste and understanding to be able to construct their own variations. The examples of Quantz's chapter 13 have been transcribed for bassoon and transpositions into the closely-related keys of C major have been added in the hopes that this may be of regular use to bassoonists exploring the music of the classical era. Attention has been paid to make sure that these examples are executable both on early and modern bassoons. * In the free version of this document, only the first of sixteen figures is included * -
Recordings of historical bassoonist Andrew Burn. Recording by Karel Valter Date: September 2019 Artists: Andrew Burn, Bassoon Nicola Paoli, Cello Performance on period instruments. -
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The Complete score and parts to the Ouverture-Suite for 2 Choirs of 4 Bassoons by Andrew Burn (in downloadable PDF format), with the accompanying audio recording done via Acapella. The piece is an ideal selection as a serious concert work for a university bassoon studio or mix of advanced students and professional players. The work is written in a high German baroque style and is written with care so as to avoid difficulties if being performed by an ensemble of period instrument performers. It consists of 5 movements:- Ouverture
- Forlane
- Musette
- Rejouissance
- Menuets I & II
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The Herzberg Reed, by Andrew Burn. The Herzberg model was developed using cane machined from the equipment produced by Norman Herzberg. With the unique shape and profile, as well as using Herzberg's forming methodology, the reed has an excellent response, is flexible in its tonal qualities, and is overall very easy to play. Herzberg reeds are an excellent tool to have in the reed box of any orchestral player. Buy up to 8 reeds and get the shipping reduced! -
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Johann Joachim Quantz's 1752 Versuch einer "Anweisung die Flöte traversiere zu spielen" (On how to play the flute), is essential reading for those wind players who want to know more about the performance practice of late baroque/early classical music. In the 13th chapter, Quantz attempts to teach the novice improviser ways to 'vary' a given melody by writing down numerous variations to common melodic progressions. The implication being that if one were to work through all of these examples, internalize them, and transpose them for use in other keys, that the reader would develop the taste and understanding to be able to construct their own variations. The examples of Quantz's chapter 13 have been transcribed for bassoon and transpositions into the closely-related keys of C major have been added in the hopes that this may be of regular use to bassoonists exploring the music of the classical era. Attention has been paid to make sure that these examples are executable both on early and modern bassoons. -
Ensemble Musica Fiorita Release Date: October 28, 2016 Number of Discs: 2 Label: Pan Classics -
Ensemble Musica Fiorita Release Date: October 19, 2018 Number of Discs: 2 Label: Pan Classics -
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*New style as of September 2023 A hybrid European/North American design made for those looking for an easier-responding reed with a dark sound. This model has been redeveloped and tested with a number of different bassoons including Fox 222s, 240s, thick-wall Bell Bassoons, and pre-war Heckels. Buy up to 8 reeds and get the shipping reduced! -
The Christlieb Reed, by Andrew Burn. The Christlieb reed is based on the reeds produced by bassoonist Don Christlieb. With the signature shape, the reed responds excellently in all registers and projects a round, dark sound. Buy up to 8 reeds and get the shipping reduced! -
The Herzberg Reed, by Andrew Burn. The Herzberg model was developed using cane machined from the equipment produced by Norman Herzberg. With the unique shape and profile, as well as using Herzberg's forming methodology, the reed has an excellent response, is flexible in its tonal qualities, and is overall very easy to play. Herzberg reeds are an excellent tool to have in the reed box of any orchestral player. Buy up to 8 reeds and get the shipping reduced!
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For the European 1st Bassoonist. The design is a hybrid of the straight-taper reed as detailed in The Bassoon Reed Manual: Lou Skinner's Techniques by James R. McKay, et al, and other reeds by Italian reedmakers. Buy up to 8 reeds and get the shipping reduced!
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The ideal reed to meet demands of the modern professional player. Buy only 3-6 reeds and get the shipping reduced! -
The ideal reed to meet demands of the modern professional player. Buy only 3-6 reeds and get the shipping reduced!
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The ideal reed to meet demands of the classical orchestra. Designed for Grenser bassoon with original bocal length by Vincenzo Onida (WGD 328) and Bonair/Orriols (#8). Buy only 3-6 reeds and get the shipping reduced! -
*New style as of September 2023 A hybrid European/North American design made for those looking for an easier-responding reed with a dark sound. This model has been redeveloped and tested with a number of different bassoons including Fox 222s, 240s, thick-wall Bell Bassoons, and pre-war Heckels. Buy up to 8 reeds and get the shipping reduced!
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Reed design based on the dimensions provided by Dominic Teresi, Principal bassoonist with Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra (Toronto, Canada). Buy only 3-6 reeds and get the shipping reduced! -
The ideal reed to meet demands of the modern professional player. Buy only 3-6 reeds and get the shipping reduced! -
Out of stock The market standard profiled cane for baroque bassoons.
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Out of stock Unparalleled precision for next-generation reed making. Available in a variety of thicknesses.
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Out of stock The classic american design.
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Made for Grenser copies by Peter de Koningh. Buy only 3-6 reeds and get the shipping reduced!
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Made for Grenser copies with bocals by Robert Cronin (BA 1) Buy only 3-6 reeds and get the shipping reduced! -
The ideal reed to meet demands of the modern professional player. Buy only 3-6 reeds and get the shipping reduced!
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The ideal reed to meet demands of the modern professional player. Buy only 3-6 reeds and get the shipping reduced! -
The ideal reed to meet demands of the modern professional player. Buy only 3-6 reeds and get the shipping 50% off! -
The ideal reed to meet demands of the modern professional player. Buy only 3-6 reeds and get the shipping reduced!
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For the European 1st Bassoonist. The design is a hybrid of the straight-taper reed as detailed in The Bassoon Reed Manual: Lou Skinner's Techniques by James R. McKay, et al, and other reeds by Italian reedmakers. Buy up to 8 reeds and get the shipping reduced!
