About the Instrument:

    Not for the faint of heart, the Bassoon is one of the instruments that will take the longest amount of time to become proficient on, and yet give some of the greatest satisfaction in its performance. Used and featured in some of the most famous pieces in classical literature, television and movie soundtracks, the Bassoon is a well known sound if not that many people outside of music could actually name the instrument. The player very quickly learns how to make and adjust their own reeds, as one of the secrets to success in the Bassoon lies in the players ability to fashion playable reeds. Maybe not the most well known or recognizable instruments in the Orchestra, the Bassoon nonetheless is one of the most important in the success of any serious ensemble.