While contrabassoon is quite uncommon in K-12 programs, largely due to budget restraints and the lack of inclusion in early and intermediate repertoire, a basic awareness can be helpful. Check out the document below for a quick introduction to contrabassoon, the bassoon's octave-transposing lower neighbor.


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Describe at least one major similarity and one major difference between playing the contrabassoon and the bassoon.