Oboe
What is the name of the type of reed that the oboe utilizes?
Double Reed
What is the name of the type of reed that the bassoon utilizes?
Double Reed
What is the primary material that is used to make reeds?
Cane (bamboo)
What is the very bottom part of the oboe called?
What is the very bottom of the bassoon called?
The boot joint
False. Only the cane should be submerged.
What are the parts of the instrument where you place your fingers?
The keys
When assembled, what is the very top of the bassoon called?
The bell
What is a guillotine?
It is a tool used in reed making/repair to chop the top off of the reed.
What is the opening where the reed is inserted to called?
The Reed Socket
What is the part of the bassoon called that connects the reed to the wing?
The bocal
To make a reed sound sharper, does the cane need to be made thinner? (yes or no)
Yes
Name all the parts of the oboe.
Reed, Reed Socket, Upper Joint, Keys, Lower Joint, Bell, Rods (optional)
Name all the parts of the bassoon.
Reed, Bocal, Wing Joint, Long Joint, Boot, Bell
About how long does a bassoon reed last?
Around 4 weeks.