And now, i find myself quite clueless without the book. Reeds n stuff spare blade for profiling machines this is a blade for the reeds n stuff oboe profiling machine to replace a dull or damaged blade. The practice of reed making must be done as often as the practice of the bassoon itself. Though he makes reeds slightly different from me, this is an excellent book for novice reed makers. Though he makes reeds slightly different from me, this is an excellent book for novice. Bassoon reed making, by mark popkin and loren glickman the new fourth edition of probably the most complete book of its type, dealing with all stages of cane processing, reed making, testing and tuning. Bassoon reed making 4th edition by popkin and glickman. How to adjust bassoon reeds diagnosing your bassoon reeds. This online shop is using cookies to give you the best shopping experience. A basic technique out of printlimited availability.
There are several excellent books available on bassoon reedmaking, why not get one. These two steps are my method of forming the tube and how i bevel, wire, and wrap the reed. The important point to take away from this is that if you scrape one area of the bassoon reed you must scrape that area on the other side of the spine and on the other side of the reed blade. Buying premade reeds can become expensive if you are a professional or consistent player who uses up reeds constantly. The only way that you can be successful as a reed maker is to make lots of reeds. Sede legale via dellora del garda 19 38121 trentogardolo tn italy partita iva c. Bassoon reamer multi flute french, multifluted, fine flutes on three sides smooth on one side so cane can be removed evenly on all sides by continuous reaming. Angry duck bassoon reeds the donati black thread professional reed is made from donati tube cane and gouged on a reeds n stuff gouger at 1. Without cookies the range of the online shops functionality is limited. It is profiled on a popkin profiling machine and shaped with a rieger 1a shape. Here is information about what the 2020 bassoon and oboe reed making tool kits contain. Heres part one, which entails the part i do when the cane is wet the first time.
The polymer is about half the thickness of cane, is very brittle, and has its own grain. Books about double reed playing, reed making, and instrument repair. Bassoon reed case for 3 reeds covered in a black, leatherette material, this reed case holds 3 bassoon reeds in a velour loop. Below is a list of tools you will need for the different stages of reed making. Australia, new zealand, singapore, thaiwan, bolivia, chile, peru, venezuela, south africa. This documentary takes a look at the process of taking a gouged, shaped, and profiled piece of bassoon cane and making it into a reed blank. Thought id do a pictorial on how i make bassoon reeds. I have prepared this handout to serve as a guide for your journey through the reed making process. Reeds n stuff spare blade for oboe or bassoon profiling machines. Reed making is inextricably linked with modern bassoon pedagogy. Ive left reeds in water accidentally for more than a week. If i soak my bassoon reeds in water for a while, will they. Dec 14, 2015 schillinger traces the pedagogy of reed making from the earliest known publication addressing bassoon pedagogy in 1687 through the publication of julius weissenborns praktische fagottschule and concludes with an indepth look at contemporary methodologies developed by louis skinner, don christlieb, norman herzberg, and lewis hugh cooper.
Ideal for players who want to save some time with their reed making but still have the ability to customize their own reeds. Books videos and dvds for bassoon from forrests music. Legere bassoon reeds are great, but they have a tendency to come off the bocal at inopportune times. With us you will find reeds, cane, tools and accessories for oboe and bassoon and expert advice. The book is full of very detailed pictures that take you through his entire process of making a reed. One of my oboist friends who has a reed company told that the finishing cant be so perfect by hand as by his special tip profiler. Just secure the reed in the grip with the finger screw, then slide on to the bocal. Nov 02, 2004 i have played bassoon for several years, and now i have finally ventured into reed making. Jason worzbyt welcome to the wonderful world of bassoon reed making. In the earliest known indepth discussion of reeds, pierre cugnier stresses that no scientific proportions serve as a perfect model producing consistent reedseverytime. Fox f2 shape a slightly smaller version of the rieger k2. As close as it gets to actually watching someone live.
Read bassoon reed making by christin schillinger for free with a 30 day free trial. Mar 29, 2019 bassoons are double reed woodwind instruments that utilize unique and somewhat unusual reeds. The next post will be after the cane is dried the first time. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and. Bassoon reed making tools edmund nielsen woodwinds. If id buy all of the best machines that would cost as much as the price of a nice bassoon. Jun 04, 2010 beginners guide to bassoon reed making 1. The book is full of detailed information about reeds and their acoustics.
A diagram showing my reed dimensions and wire placements. The bocal fits into the reed socket as normal and the oring in the grip holds it securely on the bocal. Jan 16, 2008 theres not much chance of ruining a bassoon reed by oversoaking unless it is a really poor quality cane. Due to corona crisis we actually cant ship to the following countries. A description of six systems for reed adjustment and how they work.
The easiest place to get these is one of the large double reed companies. Before being able to adjust your bassoon reeds you must first decide what is wrong with the reed, it is no use simply saying the reed is bad. A pedagogic history and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Schillinger traces the pedagogy of reed making from the earliest known publication addressing bassoon pedagogy in 1687 through the publication of julius weissenborns praktische fagottschule and concludes with an indepth look at contemporary methodologies developed by louis skinner, don christlieb, norman herzberg, and lewis hugh cooper. Oboe and bassoon reed making requires a lot of tools, varying from the cheap and simple to the complex and expensive.
Balancing the reed means that the reed is symmetrical on either side of the spine and on both sides of the blade, this allows the reed to vibrate at its best. Bassoon reed making, 4th edition ringbound september 1, 20 by mark popkin. I need a sharper bassoon reed higher pitch windeler bassoon reeds bd2 tend to be very slightly sharper than the other bassoon reeds as they are made in germany where all musicians play sharper than in the uk they play at a442hz instead of a440hz in the uk and so they are designed to play a little sharper. Bassoon reed making, by mark popkin and loren glickman the new fourth edition of probably the most complete book of its type, dealing with all stages of.
From solos to woodwind quintets, classical to pop, and everything in between, browse the worlds best selection of bassoon music for all levels. Much of this has to do with the substance that we make reeds out of. Making reeds start to finish is a series focused on the. Book bassoon reed making by christopher weait edmund. Steps for quickly identifying the most promising reeds, thereby saving time and guesswork. Keep in mind that i use probably the hardest bassoon reeds ever and they were pretty gross but it was nothing a 24 hour soak in pure lemon juice couldnt fix. Actually, i can make bassoon reeds,but those professional reedmakers,whose have already made over 10 000 reeds and have much more developed machines,probably do it better as me. Reed123 bassoon reed making supplies bassoon oboe reed cutting block 1pc. Appropriate for all levels of reed makers, and very useful to give nonbassoonists an insight into the complexities of the bassoon reed. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Gsp cane i use rieger 1a shape cane but there are lots to choose from forming mandrel for making the blank holding mandrel for adjusting the reed after it is finished drying rack, if making more than one reed at a time. I ordered a rigotti reed kit with all the supplies. Artistready bassoon reeds at our suggestion, and looking for a good, consistent student reed, we reached out.
If you have one bassoon reed making book in your library this is the one to have. Read bassoon reed making online by christin schillinger books. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. An illustrated basic method for bassoon reedmaking, with over 150 photographs to show every step of the. Bassoon sheet music and music books sheet music plus. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Currently, we are producing reeds with a tip width of 16 mm in medium and medium hard strengths.
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