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The New Weissenborn Method for Bassoon
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Bassoon
SKU: HL.842426
(spiral bound). Instructional. Instruction, Method. Softcover. 180 pages. Hal Leonard #842426. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.842426).ISBN 9781423484776. UPC: 884088417505. 9.0x12.0x0.43 inches.
New edition with spiral binding For well over a century, students all over the world have learned to play the bassoon using Julius Weissenborn's Practical Bassoon Method. At long last, The New Weissenborn Method for Bassoon presents the complete 1887 publication in an updated, user-friendly version. With over 50 photographs, modern fingering charts, and in-depth instruction on performance basics, instrument care, and reeds, The New Weissenborn Method is a must-have for all bassoon students. Features: • Carefully researched and edited from the original 1887 edition • All lessons and exercises re-engraved • New notes, techniques and terminology introduced before each lesson • Weissenborn's original sections on tenor clef and the “speaker” keys restored and expanded • Original ornamentation chapter restored with added modern performance practices • Supplementary scale exercises now include all major and minor keys.
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Based on 2 Reviews
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Sarah M.
December 16, 2025
Enjoyable and Achievable Bassoon Learning
Returning to the bassoon as an adult, I was looking for a user-friendly method, and this delivers! The New Weissenborn makes learning enjoyable with its clear instructions and helpful photographs. It covers performance basics and even instrument care, which is great. It feels comprehensive but achievable for a weekend player, making my practice sessions relaxing and rewarding.
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Anonymous
December 15, 2025
Builds a Strong Bassoon Foundation for Ensemble Work
As someone who regularly collaborates with instrumentalists, I appreciate methods that build solid fundamentals. This Weissenborn edition ensures bassoonists develop crucial articulation and technical precision. The re-engraved exercises and expanded sections on tenor clef are excellent. A student working through this will be well-prepared to contribute effectively in any ensemble, with a robust understanding of their instrument.
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