Way of Cane
Way of Cane As the sound-producing mechanism for the bassoon, the reed is a vital component in the sound of the entire instrument. Many bassoonists, including seasoned professional bassoonist Eric…
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Way of Cane
As the sound-producing mechanism for the bassoon, the reed is a vital component in the sound of the entire instrument. Many bassoonists, including seasoned professional bassoonist Eric Arbiter, instead choose to craft their own reeds. 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.
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. 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. Drawing from his