New Method for Bassoon 1803 (Lyman) - BSN

Translated from the French and edited by Jeff Lyman. This edition comes with extensive notes on the text. Chapters include:

Table of Contents

• Foreward and Editorial Remarks
• Translation Title Page
• Orders Relating to the Adoption of a Method for Bassoon
• Tablature for the 7-Keyed Bassoon
• Article I. In the Manner of Holding the Instrument
• Article II. Formation of Sound
• Article III. On the Embouchure
• Article IV. On the Quality of the Reed
• Article V. On Fingering
• Article VI. Articulation and Nuances
• Article VII. On Vocal Embellishments:

1. First Section: On the Small Note
2. Second Section: On the Trill
3. Third Section: On the Small Group of Groupetto

• Article VIII. On the Manner of Phrasing and Breathing
• Article IX. ON the Adagio
• Article X. On the Allegro
• Article XI. On the Character of the Bassoon
• Scales
• Lessons
• Tenor Clef Exercises
• Petites Sonates
• Grandes Sonates
• Varied Scales
• Caprices
• Care of the Instrument
• Instruction for Making Reeds
• Sources and Select Bibliography