Bassoon reed making pdf files

Thought id do a pictorial on how i make bassoon reeds. A hollow ground knife is the most important tool for oboe reed making. The first priority in reed making is to have the sides of the reed seal. Bassoon reed files need a top notch bassoon reed file to create the exact reed you desire. Reedmaking a stepbystep, illustrated, demonstration of how to make a bassoon reed.

Click below to download my pdf tutorial for making an oboe reed from gouged and shaped cane. Hodge products is also the manufacturer of hodge silk swabs for all the woodwind instruments as well as trumpet and french horn. In many cases, i am including the brand of tool that i prefer, and the source of the tool. A diagram showing my reed dimensions and wire placements. Reed making from gsp to blank christin schillinger. Download this books into available format 2019 update. It is a step by step guide to making your own bassoon reeds. The bassoon reed is comprised of two blades comprising the northern half of. Though he makes reeds slightly different from me, this is an excellent book for novice reed makers. Below are links to five pdf files of reed making and. Dennis michel, bassoonist, the chicago symphony orchestra and head of. His professor recommended this book, and has become. Bocals for english horn charles double reed company. Steps for quickly identifying the most promising reeds, thereby saving time and guesswork.

Unique in its scope and breadth, and thus stands alone as a general history of reed making pedagogy. It has no ventilation, so it is not suitable for use as an. Small diamond files rat tail files are good, and the vandoren reed stick is cool. Buying premade reeds can become expensive if you are a. The perfect practical manual for making bassoon reeds. You can either use a file or a knife which must be kept very sharp using a. Bassoons are doublereed woodwind instruments that utilize unique and somewhat unusual reeds. We offer a wide variety of bassoon reed making files to create the right reed for your instrument. My son is a senior in college and has been on a mission to perfect his reedmaking technique. Welcome to the wonderful world of bassoon reed making. Bassoon reed vial and plug 34 x 4 18 clear plastic tube with plug, includes cotton for padding.

Buy bassoon reed making tools from crook and staple. Ewell towson university, towson, maryland while many. The following list includes all the tools you will need to form reed blanks. Get unmatched expert advice on bassoon reed making.

Reedmaking tools bassoon tools files hodge products. Having complete control of every aspect of the reeds construction is imperative. From trios to duets and concert duos, we have it all. For places to buy suppliestools and more info on making bassoon reeds, go to my resources page. Making your own bassoon reeds allows you to shape, file, and adjust the reed to your personal needs. Diamond needle files, one flat surfaced, and one rattail. Adjusting the bassoon reeds wires is the first place to look as any changes can be reversed if they dont work that well. The teeth should be apart when playing bassoon, much like when playing trombone. Scored with two lines to check the reaming depth one. M35 2000 illustrated, practical, stepbystep guide to making reeds for the bassoon and. For these adjustments you will need a small pair of pliers and the bassoon mandrel.

Michael burns, bassoon articles on bassoon pedagogy, bassoon reeds, bassoon warmups, bassoon vibrato, bassoon response, bassoon intonation. Razor blades are useful for shaping cane and clipping the tip of the reed and fine sand. How to adjust bassoon reeds diagnosing your bassoon reeds. Hodge products is also the manufacturer of hodge silk swabs for. We offer a wide variety of bassoon reed making files to create the right reed for your. The only way that you can be successful as a reed maker is to make lots of reeds. The bassoon reed making kit contains all the items that would be needed to start making bassoon reeds. In addition to largeensemble and chamber music playing, students will work with faculty and students of. Course objectives by studying in the bassoon studio, students. The practice of reed making must be done as often as the practice of the bassoon itself.

Its fun to go shopping for shapers or shaper tipsreedmaking bassoonists never. Buying premade reeds can become expensive if you are a professional or consistent player who uses up reeds constantly. Find answers to your questions about how to play the bassoon. The program atmosphere is designed to be informative, inspirational, supportive and enjoyable. I have prepared this handout to serve as a guide for your journey through the reed making. Use a file, nail file, razor blade, or 220 grit sand paper on a table c. Bassoon mandrel small, comfortable handle, perfect for bassoon case, mated with a solid brass tip, perfectly machined to match the heckel bocal. When i make bassoon reeds i use an objective approach the reed is x long, the shape is. The bassoon is a woodwind instrument in the double reed family that plays music written in the bass and tenor clefs, and occasionally the treble. Before any adjusting soak the reed for a minute or so to avoid the reed splitting. Bassoon oboe letsmake reeds together holiday inn helsinki west ruoholahti sulhasenkuja 3,00180 helsinki satsun 1819th april 2020 from 10am to 6pm high precision and quality reed.

Here is information about what the 2020 bassoon and oboe reed making tool kits contain. A brief reed making guide unt oboe studio university of north. Heres part one, which entails the part i do when the cane is wet the first time. Bassoon reed reamer digs out the cane on the inside to make it smooth and help it fit the bocal reed cutters or nippers. Hodge products is an ecommerce store selling oboe and bassoon products including reeds, reedmaking tools, and double reed accessories. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Bassoon oboe letsmake reeds together tampereen musiikkiakatemia tampereen konservatorio, f. Appearing in its modern form in the 19th century, the bassoon. Reed quota 10% the student is required to make ten 10 reed blanks by the end of the semester. Before being able to adjust your bassoon reeds you must first decide what is wrong with the reed, it is no use simply saying the reed is bad.

The md bassoon reed profiler represents a revolution in the design of reed profiling machines. Just secure the reed in the grip with the finger screw. Diagnosing your bassoon reeds before being able to adjust your bassoon reeds. Do not use the lips to constrict the reed when making this. The following list includes all the tools you will need to form reed blanks starting with gouged, shaped and profiled cane, as well as for adjusting reeds. Much of this has to do with the substance that we make reeds out of. Weekly studio classes that include topics such as performance issues, reed making, ensemble playing, master classes with guest artists, etc. A brief reed making guide university of north texas. Bassoon ensemble sheet music mmi has you covered with a wide assortment of bassoon ensemble sheet music.