Hello All, Over the years I've noticed that C#-3 keyed fingering can collapse if I'm not careful. (This does not happen with the cross fingering.) By...
Hi Jim, I have found that this is a good test note for a reed. If the reed is too thin or weak this note tends to sage. Often clipping the reed will help. My...
Hello Jim (et al) I think you mean the C# one leger line above the bass clef staff? Maurice Allard recommended that to firm up this note in stability, it is a...
i agree with both jerry and larry (too bad i ain't named harry!) i use it as a test note and harden the reed by clipping or making the tube rounder if it sags....
Ahaa, so I'm not the only one. I never had trouble with the middle C# on my standard 5018 from 1974, so I was surprised to find how temperamental it could be...
Thank you Antero and Peter Munro - I have tested the alternate C# fingerings you have both suggested and both work beautifully on my 1974 Buffet/Crampon...
Salut à tout le monde, Many, many thanks to Larry, Jerry, Chuck, Antero, and Peter for your excellent advice. It looks like I was able to get a good...
Hello James, The subject of reeds is an old war-horse. I feel I must add my little contribution and ask what strength of cane do you request? I have used...
... little contribution and ask what strength of cane do you request? I have used Glotin cane for more than 20 years after Neuranter père passed away. I...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200199483758&ss Looks very old and needs some work. Sincerely, Wai Kit Leung Marlborough, MA, USA...
Hello, I've added Oubradous/Haydn "Sinfonia Concertante" recording... Hope to get some analog stuff converted over soon! Everything seems to be working better...
Hello everyone, Wondering if there is someone out there in French bassoon-land who makes his own reeds but also has some for sale? I would love to try a reed...
I was practicing earlier, and I have to say that, for me, the very worst note on das Fagott is Ab3. Eb3 may be the most unstable in terms of tuning, but the...
Dear Allen Hall (et al) for the Fagott, Ab3 is not that awkward UNLESS your half-hole size is too large (or, as suggested in some older fingering charts, you...
Allen, which note do you mean by Ab3? The IDRS website identifies Ab3 as the top line of the bass clef, but it appears that Gerald is talking about the Ab an...
Hello Charlie (et al) I too do not like the differing nomenclature for specific tones coming from a bassoon. I do not understand the logic of Terry Ewell's...
Yeah, I was wondering if I should have been a bit more specific as to what I meant by "Ab3", sorry. I'm just used to using that system, where the lowest note...
Hello Allen (et al) As I mentioned in a prior note the A flat 2 (top line bass clef) should have a half-hole size 4/5 covered. This, and the sure use of...
Karlheinz Stockhausen passed away last December. This isn't directly related to le basson, but I just now found out about this and, as he was one of the most...
Hello to everyone, Yes, I find it very strange and a sad thing that important personages in the arts and music world are very rarely remembered at their...
Dear all, I just found three short clips (three minutes each) of Gilbert Audin giving a masterclass in Italy. Featured are the opening of the Jolivet Concerto...
Dear all, Just came across this on eBay. Please note that the back insert is cut. I have no commercial interest with this seller, just thought some of you...
Honestly, normally I don't care for solo string music, but I just can't dislike this piece, and it's an excellent performance, as well. Also: French and German...
I think - the picture is not that good - that the lady with the Moosmann substituting for Bob Permentier is Elvire Shabon. In that case, I met her for the...
Hello Wai Kit et al, Funny thing this Youtube. I have tried unsuccessfully to log on several times. The message I get back "This video is unavailable". Also a...
Hi Lewis, I am sorry to hear that you have had trouble loading the video. I haven't viewed it since and am not sure if it has been taken off. If you do a...
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