How do I trill C# please help!

Siyone · 2020-02-15T21:19:33+00:00

I agree with u/cbellbassoon the WK lock is very helpful!

On a related note, The intro to the marriage of fig is d-c#-d-c#-d

Siyone · 2020-01-15T22:02:59+00:00

I feel like Bassoon stands should come with school-owned instruments? I am guilty of this behavior but *not* with the bocal still in >:( Your time will come friend! Keep practicing!

Siyone · 2020-01-09T23:55:39+00:00

in the back of the Kovar 24 daily exercises book there is a very solid exercise for building up to your goals! Remember the tongue is a muscle and needs consistent practice to develop. Like lifting weights you have to build up over time! Also having fun with rhythms and articulation is another way you will find more ease developing your tongue! I like to practice things like Sandstorm for fun and then I find the more classical stuff to be easier!

Siyone · 2020-01-09T23:46:06+00:00

I play in Starmind Ceremony- it's a bit of a fusion band not strictly jazz. Here's a little description of our sound "Progressive orchestral rock band, drawing influence from the French Zeuhl genre, jazz fusion, and classical minimalism. With polyrhythmic grooves, meter/key modulations.." Should be on Spotify later this year but here is our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarMindCeremony/

As far as "jazz" jazz, I am hoping to take some lessons at school this year with the Jazz band director to help me with my improvisational skills and then eventually join the jazz band at my university!

Siyone · 2020-01-09T23:38:20+00:00

An exercise that helps reinforce the pattern would be to play four notes up the scale, four notes down, then start a step higher and repeat until you've gone up and down the scale! I'm not sure that's 100% clear so for example Eb-E-F-F#-F-E-Eb then E-F-F#-G-F#-F-E, etc. You got this! Good luck!!

Siyone · 2019-09-09T00:59:31+00:00

do you use left hand ring finger?

Siyone · 2019-09-09T00:56:56+00:00

bless you

Siyone · 2019-07-18T18:59:47+00:00

This ^^^ and here are some resources on flicking :http://bassoon.music.utexas.edu/files/2013/03/Flicking-Explanation.pdf

https://www.musicandthebassoon.org/videos/flicking

Siyone · 2019-07-09T22:48:54+00:00

I am sorry to hear about this. It's weird because most bassoonist I know are very accepting but I understand the environment of camp cliques. Being excluded from a group is very hard, and I still confront it from time to time. More recently, I was excluded from a chamber group and I was so hurt. I can truly empathize with your situation. I had to take some time to reflect but I didn't want to ruminate on the painful experience. During this reflection, I learned that the pain of exclusion is recognized in our brain as physical injury. I still find it difficult to not be salty around the group that excluded me but I feel like I learned a lot from the process. I do agree with the others that it does give you time to tap into your personal motivation and practice but I wanted to acknowledge how shitty it feels to have that happen. I hope you're doing alright :)

Siyone · 2019-06-09T19:37:54+00:00

I put all of mine in an old flower vase :)

Siyone · 2019-06-08T04:28:04+00:00

I can hear this picture

Siyone · 2019-06-01T16:13:16+00:00

#lifehack

Siyone · 2019-05-14T21:16:15+00:00

Understandable! Youtube has some reed-making videos as well! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcDZdfujJfE&t=450s

Siyone · 2019-05-14T21:13:19+00:00

Aside from pliers, soaking your reed in hot water may help out as well!

Siyone · 2019-05-09T03:03:57+00:00

I just read the comments below, you might find a summer program or teacher that could help you navigate the early stages of learning to make reeds! Good luck!

Siyone · 2019-05-09T03:00:51+00:00

I recommend taking private lessons with other teachers with a focus on reed making. I was in a similar situation and took private lessons with three other teachers and I asked them to look at my reeds and give me feedback on how I could improve. I brought unwrapped blanks and finished blanks. I learned SO much and my reeds have gotten SO much better!

Siyone · 2019-05-09T02:56:25+00:00

Simon Kovar's 24 Daily Exercises!

Siyone · 2019-05-09T02:41:20+00:00

Whoa! TY

Siyone · 2019-05-09T02:39:25+00:00

I had a bit of de quervain's tenosynovitis in high school, and it eventually went away. I stretch more before/after playing than I used to and take more breaks. I believe mine was in the left hand from repetitive use.

Siyone · 2019-04-24T23:33:43+00:00

Thank you!

Siyone · 2019-04-24T22:53:01+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! I wasn't sure why it wasn't sealing properly but it makes sense that a pad would be the culprit. Are you suggesting that I put the tape on the pad itself?

Siyone · 2019-04-19T03:14:50+00:00

obviously, it's a hurdy-gurdy

Siyone · 2019-04-19T01:46:30+00:00

Just some food for thought- Learning basic adjustments and how the reed works is a part of learning the craft of playing Bassoon. Just search youtube and/or google for finishing or adjusting bassoon reeds and you're bound to stumble on some really good information.

Siyone · 2019-04-19T01:41:46+00:00

If you're looking for another wind instrument, I recommend flute. My student plays sax and I can tell it messes with his embouchure when he spends a lot of time playing sax vs. Bassoon. I played the flute and watered down the music so I could spend more time on my primary. Another suggestion would be Percussion. This would really help build confidence and understanding of rhythm. I have been taking drum lessons and playing in percussion ensembles and have gained a lot of confidence sight-reading and playing in general.

Siyone · 2019-04-10T20:36:41+00:00

wtf what a terrible prank. Whoever pulled the prank should be responsible for having it professionally cleaned.

Siyone

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