This text covers every possible style appropriate to an intermediate book for woodwinds. It includes music from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Twentieth Century eras while representing more than a dozen countries. Original compositions are included to strengthen young artist skills in developing both facility and tone. The musical collection provides a diverse selection of quality repertoire each presenting composer information, nationality, and music terminology. Includes: challenging and rewarding music in a range that explores both the high and low register - musical exercises to teach phrasing - long tone exercises - articulation patterns - variety of tempos, dynamics, time and key signatures - fun, quality music that motivates practicing and performance. / Basson

Par GALLOIS PASCAL. This new Bassoon method by the celebrated Bassoonist, Pascal Gallois, outlines for the first time extended techniques and different ways of creating sound on Bassoon. An indispensable and practical tool for composers, performers and teachers. Topics covered: Traditional Effects and Current Sounds; Spectral Effects; Percussive Effects; Effects Without the Reed; Vibrato; Air Noise / Pédagogie / Répertoire / Basson