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The Way of Cane - The Science, Craft, and Art of Bassoon Reed-making (Paperback) Loot Price: R1,402
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The Way of Cane - The Science, Craft, and Art of Bassoon Reed-making (Paperback): Eric Arbiter

The Way of Cane - The Science, Craft, and Art of Bassoon Reed-making (Paperback)

Eric Arbiter

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As the sound-producing mechanism for the bassoon, the reed is a vital component in the sound of the entire instrument. While pre-manufactured reeds are widely available for purchase at music stores, this one-size-fits-all option hardly does justice to the unique needs of the musician and the piece. Many bassoonists, including seasoned professional bassoonist Eric Arbiter, instead choose to craft their own reeds. A nuanced and difficult craft to master, reed-making involves specialized machinery and necessitates special attention to the thickness, and even topography, of the reed itself. When done correctly, however, this process results in a reed that not only produces a more beautiful sound, but also holds up to even the most demanding musical performances. In The Way of Cane, Arbiter demystifies this process for bassoonists of all levels of experience. Drawing from his decades-long experience as both musician and reed-maker, Arbiter provides a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the craft, from the differing sound qualities produced by changing the dimensions of the reed's blades to the changes in the reed's behaviors as it passes through cycles of wetting and drying during production. Small changes in each of these variables, Arbiter explains, contribute to the ultimate goal of producing a bassoonist's ideal sound. With step-by-step instructions, detailed photos that further illuminate the reed-making process, and a companion website featuring the author's own recordings. The Way of Cane emphasizes the importance of the reed to the bassoon's sound, as well as the harmony between reed and musician.

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Imprint: Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin: United States
Release date: August 2020
Authors: Eric Arbiter (Associate Principal Bassoon)
Dimensions: 253 x 180 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 364
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-091962-7
Categories: Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Theory of music & musicology > General
Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles > Wind instruments > General
Books > Music > Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles > Wind instruments > General
Books > Music > Theory of music & musicology > General
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LSN: 0-19-091962-0
Barcode: 9780190919627

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