Bassoon weight

Bassoons weigh about 7 1/2 pounds.

1. What is the lowest note on a bassoon?
2. What are 3 facts about the bassoon?
3. Can you play bassoon with small hands?
4. Is the bassoon hard?

What is the lowest note on a bassoon?

Like the other woodwinds, the lowest note is fixed, but A₁ is possible with a special extension to the instrument—see "Extended techniques" below.

What are 3 facts about the bassoon?

The bassoon is a four foot long instrument. The tube inside would stretch to eight feet if straightened out. To play the bassoon the bassoonist must use every finger and their thumbs as well. The parts of a bassoon include the bell joint, reed, crook, pads, bass joint, rod system, keys, wing joint, hand rest, and butt.

Can you play bassoon with small hands?

The bassoon requires relatively large hands and dexterous fingers to play. Most younger players will struggle to learn the bassoon due to having a small hand span and being unable to cover some of the open holes. ... The low G on the butt joint is also extended giving easy reach for the right-hand ring finger.

Is the bassoon hard?

The bassoon is one of the most difficult instruments in the orchestra to play, but people just don't take it seriously. ... The reeds are connected to the instrument by a metal mouthpiece.