Cayla Bellamy, bassoon
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Fundamentals: Contrabassoon

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.


​Check-In:

Describe at least one major similarity and one major difference between playing the contrabassoon and the bassoon.
Next: Reed Characteristics
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    • Curriculum and Policies
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    • All State Preparation
    • Blog
    • Services >
      • Lessons and Masterclasses
      • Storefront
    • For Educators >
      • Teaching Virtually
      • Bassoon Techniques Introduction
      • Philosophy >
        • Priorities
        • Fingering Logic
      • Fundamentals >
        • Assembly
        • Posture and Breathing
        • Articulation
        • Intonation
        • The Break
        • Vibrato
        • Daily Warm Ups
        • Contrabassoon
      • Reeds >
        • Characteristics
        • Diagnostics
        • Adjustments
        • Purchasing Resources
      • Equipment >
        • Recommendations
        • Cleaning
        • Minor Adjustments
        • Repair Resources
      • Fingering Chart
      • Summary
      • Continued Instruction
  • Social
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • LinkedIn
    • Contact Form
  • #BassoonistsTalk
    • Introduction
    • Series 1: Breathing
    • Series 2: Recording
    • Series 3: Etudes
    • Series 4: Scales
    • Series 5: College Selection