Bassoon Reed Making, 4th Edition

Revised and updated in 2013 with digitized and sharpened photographs, plus updated contact and referral information. Known as the "bible" of the bassoon reed maker, Bassoon Reed Making, is back and more informative than ever. This friendly guide has helped thousands of players advance their reed making. An informative, trustworthy, and no-nonsense guide on how to make and refine bassoon reeds from start to finish. This guide helps reed makers at any level get the most from their efforts. Readers will learn how to spot good and bad cane, how to tell which tools to use, how to form the reed without splitting the cane, and how to produce consistent and refined bassoon reeds. Addressing the questions and concerns of both new and seasoned reed makers in a positive, straightforward manner, Mark Popkin and Loren Glickman offer the basic advice novices need and the expert opinions experienced reed makers rely on. The 4th edition updates the contact information for all listed resources and adds web addresses and email addresses. Tried-and-true advice that every bassoon reed maker can use.