Christopher reed s most popular book is for a future to be possible. You can find guides on how to make reeds using the kits here. Hand finishing is done over a 35 day period, where it is play tested and fine tuned several times to ensure quality in tone and response. Shapers designated with a k have been made to shape cane into this famous shape. I have had the pleasure to teach reed making at the first and second years of the belfast summer school of traditional music at the university of ulster in 2017 and 2018 and have also taught at numerous events at na piobairi uilleann dublin in previous years. Bassoon reed making 4th edition by popkin and glickman.
Reeded wind instruments selection of how to and diy books. In many regards the smaller bassoons play much like the fullsize bassoon. A highly recommended book for every oboe reed maker. A new reed making video after 4 12 years my original the making of a bassoon reed video has over 37k views, and is one of the most watched bassoon reed making videos on youtube. This book describes and illustrates a basic method of bassoon reed making that is ideal for players who are just beginning to play or those who which to know more about making, adjusting and finishing reeds. The gentleman who provided the name for this shape was a german reed maker. The second dvd 43 minutes is finishing and finetuning a reed. Hodge products is also the manufacturer of hodge silk swabs for all the woodwind instruments as well as trumpet and french horn.
Edmund nielsen woodwinds is a musical instruments store. Bassoon reed making tools page 2 crook and staple us. If you have one bassoon reed making book in your library this is the one to have. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and. Making a bassoon reed from raw cane to finished reed youtube. Making a bassoon reed from raw cane to finished reed. Books videos and dvds for bassoon from forrests music. The first dvd 68 minutes, making a reed from gsp cane, contains a detailed demonstration of reed making using gouged, shaped and profiled cane. Discover our machines for bassoon, contra bassoon and baroque bassoon.
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. The author tells the reader what to do, what not to do, and clearly explains why. Hodge products is an ecommerce store selling oboe and bassoon products including reeds, reed making tools, and double reed accessories. Buy bassoon reed making tools from crook and staple. The wrapping is a chemical solution that requires paint thinner.
Instrument maker reed maker the era of long lasting reeds changing demands. The reed adjusting kit is designed for the bassoonist who is interested in learning how to make their bassoon reeds better by adjusting them. Vandoren heckel bassoon reed in collaboration with musicians of international repute and by canvassing your opinions throughout the tests, vandoren has developed a range of reeds for bassoons which satisfy todays diverse musical demands. Jun 06, 2018 a new reed making video after 4 12 years my original the making of a bassoon reed video has over 37k views, and is one of the most watched bassoon reed making videos on youtube. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. 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. Timing in reed making is essential in creating bassoon tone. Gig bags for rieger machines reeds n stuff bassoon reed tip profiling machine.
See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Book bassoon reed making by christopher weait edmund. Books by christopher reed author of art and homosexuality. A pedagogic history and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Making a bassoon reed, by christopher weait a two dvd set based on mr. Currently there are three sizes available from four different makers. Our christlieb pro bassoon reed is handcrafted by a professional bassoonist. If you are considering attending music college or are currently at one, it is vital that you learn to make your own reeds.
Moosmann makes an instrument in f a fourth higher than the normal bassoon with simplified fingerings that descends only to low c and is intended for young children. 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. Making a bassoon reed dvd by chris weait charles double. Book bassoon strategies for the next level, by christopher weait for those seeking motivation for practicing and solution to playing problems. Christopher reed has 39 books on goodreads with 833 ratings. Large selection of oboe reeds, bassoon reeds, oboe supplies, oboe stands, oboe reed making supplies, bassoon bocals, reed making tools, bassoon supplies, contrabassoon tools, english horn supplies, lefreque, metronomes, tuners, sharpening stones. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. Next is a picture of reeds from when i was in high school and studied with mark eubanks, the original owner of arundo reeds. You can profile cane like the way you did with the good old profilers and you can create the tip like with the tip profi. 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. The oboe reed book, by jay light a manual and reference guide for making, understanding, and adjusting oboe reeds. The book is full of very detailed pictures that take you through his entire process of making a reed.
A basic technique by christopher weait book description. Bassoon reed making kits we have two bassoon reed making kits which include all of the tools needed to get going. 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. As others have said, working with an instructor that is familiar with the process is going to help a lot. Professional bassoon reed danzi cane angry duck reeds. The entire reed making process takes approximately 4 weeks. Transitional figure the standardization of the bassoon part iii. 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. The bible of the bassoon reed maker, this friendly guide has helped thousands of players advance their reed making. One book i recommend is bassoon reed making by mark popkin and loren glickman, a lot of the stuff in there is more wordy and number heavy than just a how to make a reed 101 video you might find online but it does have a good rundown on some of the different steps to get to the final. Book bassoon strategies for the next level by christopher.
Bassoon reed makers often refer to the knochenhauer shape. 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. Video tutorial series kristin wolfe jensen and nathan koch, producers. Buying premade reeds can become expensive if you are a professional or consistent player who uses up reeds constantly. Though he makes reeds slightly different from me, this is an excellent book for novice reed makers. Our christlieb reed features an exceptionally beautiful, dark, and rich tone. Advanced players who prefer a rich dark tone in a wider bassoon reed. This reed is designed for advanced students and professionals with a fully developed embouchure.
Oboe bassoon baroque oboe baroque bassoon reed making knives books % sale %. Read bassoon reed making online by christin schillinger books. Bassoon reed making by mark popkin, glickman book description revised and updated with new contact information, digtalized and sharpened photos, bassoon reed making, new third edition is back and more informative than ever. If id buy all of the best machines that would cost as much as the price of a nice bassoon. A two dvd set with a closeup, detailed, stepbystep demonstration of the reed making process using gouged, shaped and profiled gsp cane for beginners or advanced players based on the book bassoon reed making.
Allowing rest between stages prevents the fibers of the cane from becoming stressed. Purchase rian craypos reed making book, the banana of life. Charles double reeds offers many different bassoon reed options. The advantage of the listed books is that the third space e flat is not introduced for several pages. Making your own bassoon reeds allows you to shape, file, and adjust the reed to your personal needs, rather than having to cope with the difficulties some storebought reeds can present. 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. I am available to teach reed making and maintenance workshops.
Making a bassoon reed from gouged, shaped and profiled gsp cane saves the. Rieger tip profiling machine for bassoon this is the ultimate machine for any bassoonist. The full reed making kit is great for bassoonists who want to learn to make reeds from scratch. So this bassoon reed making kit will provide you with the specialist bassoon reed making tools you will need and shows you how to make bassoon reeds. William short is principal bassoon of the metropolitan opera orchestra and is on faculty at the julliard school, the manhattan school of music and temple university. I also shied away from this because it was too easy to glue the second wire down.
Mar 29, 2019 bassoons are double reed woodwind instruments that utilize unique and somewhat unusual reeds. It makes every reed tip identical and allows thickness adjustments as well. Bassoon strategies for the next level by christopher weait for those seeking motivation for practicing and solution to playing problems185 pages. Read bassoon reed making by christin schillinger for free with a 30 day free trial. Bassoon reed making, new third edition offers triedandtrue advice that every bassoon reed maker can use. Coronavirus covid19 we are open as usual, and all orders will be processed as normal. The herzbergkamins reed making method bassoon studio. Use this button below to add a contrabassoon reed to your cart without a double shipping cost only when buying regular bassoon reeds as well. A comprehensive exploration of reed making for the bassoon in the style of norman herzberg and benjamin kamins. Jun 06, 2018 a new edition of my very popular bassoon reed making video, now with steps including selecting and splitting tube cane, gouging, and new methods of forming t. The irony of this is that there really is no single set of dimensions that define what a knochenhauer shape really is. It also seems in my experience that the longer the cane can rest, or the slower it is processed into a reed.
All of our products are price checked against our competitors on a regular basis to ensure that we are giving you the best price possible. How to adjust bassoon reeds diagnosing your bassoon reeds. The easiest place to get these is one of the large double reed companies. Jones double reed products semi finished cane is produced from the finest cane harvested in the mediterranean basin. Click for more information accessories to make your day to day double reed life a little easier. An illustrated basic method for bassoon reedmaking, with over 150 photographs to show every step of the. As close as it gets to actually watching someone live.
Fox f2 shape a slightly smaller version of the rieger k2. Starting in 1983 we have provided handmade oboe reeds, bassoon reeds, used instruments, new instruments, woodwind. Ive grown as a reed maker since then, and purchase new equipment to make reeds from the tube cane stage, as well as make my process more efficient. A new edition of my very popular bassoon reed making video, now with steps including selecting and splitting tube cane, gouging, and new methods of forming t. Get unmatched expert advice on bassoon reed making.
A basic technique unknown binding january 1, 2000 by christopher weait author 5. The e flat is an unstable note and involves a careful use of the ear and the embouchure and can also be affected by the balance of the reed see bassoon reeds, page 9 for more information on how to fix this reed problem. Usually delivered within 35 business days from despatch. Jun 04, 2010 beginners guide to bassoon reed making 1. Bassoon reed making, 4th edition mark popkin and loren glickman, brian.
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