My friend was originally supposed to play it, but had to pull out because our director and her mom thought it would mess up her embrochure since she plays trumpet. Said friend also said that I should ask since I already play a reeded instrument. Would I mess up my clarinet embrochure if I were to start bassoon, and would it be "ok" for me to play it?
2007-01-09 10:55:32 · 8 answers · asked by artificeoflight 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
I don't think it'll be too much of a problem embrochure-wise. The main difference is you've got to be more gentle with the reed - as a double-reed it's much more sensitive to pressure, which makes it very pitch-sensitive (i.e. it can be hard to keep in tune).
In fact I knew other people at uni who played both properly - and thinking about it there are definitely times when bassoon/clarinet double up in orchestras ("Sweet Charity" certainly mixes bassoon/clarinet/saxophone parts in the same score - i.e. same person for all three instruments, and I vaguely remember "West Side Story" doing the same), so it's not a rare combination.
I wrote a lot more, but it was dull so I deleted it :)
2007-01-09 23:22:48 · answer #1 · answered by Gavin P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister plays clarinet and bassoon both very well. It wont mess up your embrochure at all - bassoon is double reed, clarinet isn't - so different that you couldn't get confused! The stamina needed for playing the clarinet will be helpful to transfer to the bassoon. Really stick with bassoon - it takes a while to get a good sound, but once you've got it it's really rewarding and everyone will want you in every orchestra!
2007-01-10 09:39:07 · answer #2 · answered by hannnnnnnah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The clarinet embouchure is very firm, and the bassoon is much looser, and also double-lipped. However, many bassoon players were formerly clarinet players, and it seems to be a fairly easy switch. Be aware that the bassoon has some crazy fingerings, and if you have small hands, it will be difficult for you. Some of the fingerings are the same as clarinet though. I don't believe you would mess up your clarinet embouchure, as long as you continue to play clarinet. It will be difficult for you at first to play one immediately following the other, you'll need to give yourself a little rest.
I say go for it!
2007-01-10 06:15:52 · answer #3 · answered by lovebluenfluff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clarinet players should learn the saxophone, if theywant to be proffesional and get paying gigs. usually the clarinet and bassoon is a bad combo. as for your embrochure, i don't think it will affect it. reed instruments are different from brass. i play brass myself and know why your mother is worried about changes in embrochure
2007-01-09 15:27:05 · answer #4 · answered by trrew w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you understand the clarinet it's quite effortless to capture at the best truly gigantic change is that the oboe and the bassoon are double reed devices and the clarinet is a unmarried reed.
2016-09-03 19:16:11 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would be ok because my friend plays the flute, bass clarient and trumpet and her embrochure is just fine for all of the instruments.....it just takes practice....i would play the bassoon
2007-01-09 11:01:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend that plays clarinet during marching season and does basoon during concert its not that bad go for it your embouchere will be fine just keep practicing your clarinet
2007-01-12 10:01:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not think so. I imagine it would help clarinet because you have more musical experiance. Better check with music teachers
2007-01-09 12:58:55 · answer #8 · answered by The Animal Psychiatrist♬♪ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋