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The Bassoon Reed Manual: Lou Skinner's Techniques
..". an extraordinary book, monumental and challenging... Buy this book and immerse yourself in it. You will enter a new world." --American Musical Instrument Society Newsletter
With the help of author James McKay, the late Louis Skinner, America's master bassoon reedmaker, documented his techniques for making specialized and general purpose reeds for the bassoon and the contrabassoon. In this work, step-by-step explanations of reedmaking techniques are complemented by photographs and drawings, making every procedure clear. Throughout, the emphasis is on giving practical advice, not just giving steps to follow but explaining why they are important.
With the help of author James McKay, the late Louis Skinner, America's master bassoon reedmaker, documented his techniques for making specialized and general purpose reeds for the bassoon and the contrabassoon. In this work, step-by-step explanations of reedmaking techniques are complemented by photographs and drawings, making every procedure clear. Throughout, the emphasis is on giving practical advice, not just giving steps to follow but explaining why they are important.
144 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2001
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July 21, 2020
This text is only for the indoctrinated reed maker. While the book was probably helpful when it was first released, there are far clearer resources for reed making and trouble shooting.
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