Woodwind Methods Bassoon Performance Article Summary Sheets Joshua Heaney Citation: Holland, Katie. "Bassoon Low Notes.

" The Instrumentalist. (2011): 35. Article Title: Bassoon Low Notes Instrument: Bassoon Journal Title: The Instrumentalist, January 2011 Summary: Young bassoonists frequently have trouble controlling the bottom of the instrument (Bb1 to F2) Check tone hole coverage Check for leaky boot joint or faulty mechanism o Low E key o Check wood for compromises Reed could be too closed o Pinch sides to open the reed a little more In an emergency, the second wire of the reed can be moved toward the butt of the reed tube, adjustment will affect entire range of the instrument Embouchure too tight Adjust lip contact Conclusion

Woodwind Methods Bassoon Performance Article Summary Sheets Joshua Heaney Citation: Rutkowski, Joseph. "Starting a High School Chamber Music Group." Music Educators Journal. no. 6 (2000): 23-27. Article Title: Starting a High School Chamber Music Group Instrument: Bassoon Journal Title: Music Educators Journal, May 2000 Summary: Bassoon Repertoire Resource (table) o Sorted by grade and genre o Good for future reference when teaching bassoon students or helping with festival solos and auditions