WHAT’S A BASSOON?

The bassoon is a wooden wind instrument with a nice low, warm sound. It is a 2.5 meter long tube that you play with a double reed. There are finger holes and valves on it so that you can make different tones and play the most beautiful melodies.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO YOU LEARN?

The bassoon is a very diverse instrument that you can use in different directions. Classical or pop, chamber music or concert band. You will find this instrument everywhere.

Jozsef Auer playing bassoon

Fagotkwartet Camaleon Bassoons playing Take Five by Dave Brubeck

When you start playing bassoon you learn how to hold the instrument best and how to hold the reed in your mouth. Soon you will learn different tones and after a few lessons you can play your first song.

WHEN CAN YOU START BASSOON LESSONS?

From the age of 7 you can start on the fagottino, this is a smaller version of the bassoon and suitable for smaller children's hands. From the age of 10, if your hands are big enough, you can switch or start on a large instrument.