What You Will Learn
After just one term of learning, playing the bassoon opens up lots of opportunities to play music with others, perhaps as part of a woodwind group, concert band or symphony orchestra. By the end of the first term, you will have learnt how to make a clear sound on the bassoon over at least 5 notes, a selection of simple tunes and how to read the fundamental elements of musical notation.
Make a good sound
Learning how to hold the instrument and form the correct lip shape (embouchure) will help you to make a good, consistent sound. You will also start to explore how to control your breathing and tonguing to sound notes clearly.
Play well-known tunes
When you have learnt just a few notes, you will be able to play a selection of tunes in different musical styles.
Learn to read musical notation
As you learn to play different tunes, you will also be introduced to musical notation. As you become more confident reading music, a whole world of musical opportunities will open up!
Make music with others
Making music is a fun and sociable activity. After just a few weeks you will be able to make music with others – in your lessons, with friends or at one of our Music Centres.