How to Fix a Sagging/Flat E on Bassoon Reeds
In this video, I teach you how to adjust your bassoon reed so that the E doesn't go flat and becomes more stable.
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00:00 Intro
01:15 Why Your E is Sagging
03:03 Adjusting the Wires
12:02 Clipping the Tip
17:20 Refinishing the Tip
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Dr. Natalie Law is an active bassoonist and educator based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. As an orchestral musician, she has most recently performed with the the Lansing Symphony, the Grand Rapids Symphony, and West Michigan Symphony. Natalie is a founding member of the Lansing-based woodwind quintet, Pure Winds, which was recently named a finalist for The American Prize and released an album under the Orpheus Classical music label. She has toured the United States as a performing artist and clinician at numerous institutions and conferences such as the Midwest Clinic and the International Double Reed Society Conference. Natalie received her DMA from Michigan State University, where she also obtained her Master's degree in bassoon performance. She completed her Bachelor's degrees in both bassoon performance and music education at the University of Montana. Her primary teachers have included Michael Kroth, Dorian Antipa, Elizabeth Crawford, and Jennifer Cavanaugh.
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Thanks so much for this, I definitely have been experiencing the sagging E, but your tips and instructions are definitely helping. And thanks also for the video on how to properly break in a reed. I was never taught any of this. You are a fantastic teacher.
This is really good stuff, Doc. I have started playing bassoon in a community orchestra after being away from it for 45 years or so. I think I used to know what I was doing, but maybe I was just naive. I have the Homer Pence booklet, "Teacher's Guide to the Bassoon," and he recommends shaving the heart of the reed to fix a sagging E. So far this has not worked at all. I will try your ideas next, and see what I can do. Thank you for these excellent videos.
I've been playing bassoon for 7 days now and I noticed this immediately!! Thank you for this advice!
You are always so informative. Thank you
Thanks for this! Very helpful! 😊
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You're so welcome!
Thank you
thanks for this video! Now how about E-flat without using the right hand to make it play in tune? Is it possible? haaha
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Absolutely!