Best Bassoons Books of 2025

This classical music piano book offers a collection of 60 different piano masterpieces composed by Mozart, Chopin, Beethoven, Bach, Schubert, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Debussy, and more. Ranging from intermediate to advanced level, it is a perfect fit for those who have mastered simple classical piano pieces and are looking for the next challenge. What makes this book unique is the inclusion of piano music from over 30 different composers, including some lesser-known pieces by popular composers. Overall, this book is a great addition to any pianist's collection, offering a diverse range of classical piano music.

The New Weissenborn Method for Bassoon is a comprehensive and updated version of Julius Weissenborn's Practical Bassoon Method. It includes over 50 photographs, modern fingering charts, and in-depth instruction on performance basics, instrument care, and reeds. The original 1887 publication has been carefully researched and edited, with new notes, techniques, and terminology introduced before each lesson. The original sections on tenor clef and the "speaker" keys have been restored and expanded, and a supplementary scale exercise is now included for all major and minor keys. Doug Spaniol, one of the world's leading bassoon pedagogues, edited the book. This is a must-have for all bassoon students.

The Essential Elements for Band - Bassoon Book 1 with EEi is a must-have for any beginning bassoon student. The book offers a comprehensive approach to learning, with engaging music and exercises that are carefully paced to ensure success. The book also includes instrument-specific exercises that help students understand the unique characteristics of the bassoon. What makes this book stand out is the Essential Elements Interactive (EEi) online resource, which provides teachers and students with an array of tools for teaching, learning, assessment, and communication. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for any beginner bassoonist looking to develop total musicianship.

The WF223SB book is a complete and comprehensive guide to learning the bassoon, combining Weissenborn’s Method and both volumes of his Opus 8 Studies in one spiral-bound edition. Noted bassoonist and teacher Frank Morelli has revised and expanded the book, including new and innovative Study Key, Scale and Chord Studies, additional lessons, fingering charts, and a glossary. The book also features thirty-six duets based on popular themes and important orchestral bassoon solos. This landmark volume is a must-have for anyone looking to learn or improve their bassoon skills.

Rubank Elementary Method - Bassoon (Rubank Educational Library) is a highly recommended book for individual or like-instrument class instruction. The book offers a comprehensive approach to learning the bassoon, including scales, arpeggios, technical studies, musicianship studies, articulation studies, solos, duets, and studies that cater to the special needs of each instrument. Rubank Publications is a well-known brand in the music industry, and this book is a testament to their commitment to providing quality educational materials for student musicians. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for bassoon players of all levels.

The Way of Cane is an outstanding book that provides a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the craft of bassoon reed-making. The author, Eric Arbiter, shares his decades-long experience as both musician and reed-maker, demystifying the process for bassoonists of all levels of experience. With step-by-step instructions, detailed photos, and a companion website featuring the author's recordings, the book emphasizes the importance of the reed to the bassoon's sound, as well as the harmony between reed and musician. Overall, this book is a 'must-read' for those seriously studying the bassoon and is a valuable addition to any musician's library.

The Rubank Advanced Method - Bassoon Vol. 1 is an essential course of study for advanced instrumental study. It offers a complete pedagogy with specialized units for scales, arpeggios, melodic interpretation, solo preparation, articulation studies, exercises in fingering, flexibility, sticking, and ornamentation. With two-book courses covering all major and minor keys, this book is a gold standard in advanced band methods. Generations of musicians have been taught with Rubank methods, and this book is no exception. Highly recommended for all serious bassoon players.

The Bassoon Reed Manual: Lou Skinner's Techniques is a must-have book for every bassoonist who wants to improve their reed-making skills. Written by the late Louis Skinner, one of America's greatest bassoon reedmakers, and James McKay, the book provides step-by-step explanations of reed-making techniques, accompanied by photographs and drawings, making it easy to follow. The emphasis is on practical advice, not just giving steps to follow, but explaining why they are important. Overall, this book is an extraordinary resource for bassoonists who want to learn from the best and take their reed-making skills to the next level.

The New Weissenborn Method for Bassoon - Volume 2 is the advanced teaching material for bassoon students, presented in a modern and easy-to-use edition. It contains well-organized lessons, supplemental materials, and advanced fingering charts. The book is spiral-bound, weighs just 22 ounces, and fits easily into most music pouches. It introduces all notes up to E5 with logical pacing and covers all Major and Minor Keys through seven sharps and seven flats. The book is a must-have for advanced bassoon students. Overall, this book is a landmark in pedagogy and a valuable addition to the bassoon literature.

G-10163 - Habits Of A Successful Beginner Band Musician - Bassoon is a comprehensive method book for year one and beyond, authored by Jeff Scott and Scott Rush. This book is published by GIA Publications and falls under the category of Bassoon Books. With 56 pages, the book aims to provide a comprehensive guide for beginner band musicians who are looking to develop successful habits in their music journey. The book covers a range of topics related to music education and provides valuable insights to the readers. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for beginner musicians who are looking to improve their skills and develop good habits.