The New Weissenborn Method for Bassoon

Description

(Instructional). For well over a century, students all over the world have learned to play the bassoon using Julius Weissenborn s Practical Bassoon Method . At long last, The New Weissenborn Method for Bassoon presents the complete 1887 publication in an updated, user-friendly version. With over 50 photographs, modern fingering charts, and in-depth instruction on performance basics, instrument care, and reeds, The New Weissenborn Method is a must-have for all bassoon students. Features: * Carefully researched and edited from the original 1887 edition * All lessons and exercises re-engraved * New notes, techniques and terminology introduced before each lesson * Weissenborn s original sections on tenor clef and the "speaker" keys restored and expanded * Original ornamentation chapter restored with added modern performance practices * Supplementary scale exercises now include all major and minor keys