Bassoon

The bassoon is a concert pitch double-reed woodwind instrument covering the bass and tenor registers. Its rich, woody tone anchors the woodwind section of the orchestra.

Instrument family Woodwind
Clef Bass, Tenor
Concert pitch Yes
Concert range Bb1–Eb5

Playable Range

Comfortable range: Bb1–Eb5

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Fingering Chart

View the complete fingering chart for the Bassoon, including standard fingerings, alternate fingerings, and high-register notes.

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