This book is intended as a logical continuation of Practical Studies for Bassoon Book 1. The range has been extended to three full octaves and two more key signatures have been added. Each study is in a different key from the preceding one in order to further develop a sense of key-consciousness.

(Instructional). New edition with spiral binding 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

This book is intended as a logical continuation of Practical Studies for Bassoon Book 1. The range has been extended to three full octaves and two more key signatures have been added. Each study is in a different key from the preceding one in order to further develop a sense of key-consciousness.

Exercises and studies in this book have been written for the specific purpose of supplementing any of the elementary methods available. The book is in no way intended to serve as a method or as a course of progressive instruction for the Bassoon. This book is divided into two general classifications: studies for rhythmic development; and scale, arpeggio, and interval exercises which are so indispensable in mastering any instrument.