Fingering Chart: An excellent fingering chart for ALL octaves of the bassoon. Offers alternate fingerings for intonation.

Bassoon Resources: Provides a resource for educational information concerning the bassoon and the contrabassoon. Offers excellent information about:

  • Bassoon Brands
  • Bassoon History
  • How to make and adjust reeds
  • Tone Production
  • Fingerings (MANY charts to choose from!)
  • Bassoon Repertoire (with audio examples)
  • Extensive Bassoon Links

    • Charles Double Reed Company: On-line store that will satisfy all of your bassoon needs!

  • Reeds, reed cases, reed making equipment
  • New and used instruments
  • Books and CD’s

    • The International Double Reed Society: The world-wide organization of double reed (oboe and bassoon family) players, instrument manufacturers and enthusiasts (there are thousands of members!) This site offers:

  • Video, audio and podcasts of performances, master classes and interviews of world-renowned double reed professionals
  • Double reed music
  • Fingering Charts
  • Information about famous Oboe and Bassoonists