Bassoons

Do you know what a bassoon is? Probably not. I love to play the bassoon. A bassoon is a long tube that doubles back so you can hold it easier. Good bassoons are made from wood but the beginners models, like mine, is made from plastic. The bassoon is covered with metal buttons and keys that you press to make a different sound. 3/4 of the way up the bassoon, there will be a metal pipe sticking out of the bassoon towards you. The metal pipe is where you put your reed on to play the bassoon. A bassoon reed is two flat pieces of reed, which is a plant, layered on top of each. By blowing through the reed, you make the reed vibrate to make a sound. I love to play the bassoon. Do you play an instrument? 

 

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