The Way of Cane

The Science, Craft, and Art of Bassoon Reed-making

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

AvEric Arbiter,Houston Symphony Orchestra) Arbiter, Eric (Associate Principal Bassoon, Associate Principal Bassoon

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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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2020-09-22
Mått175 x 251 x 22 mm
Vikt590 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor350
FörlagOUP USA
ISBN9780190919627

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Introduction Dedication AcknowledgementsPart I: Foundations1. Underlying Direction2. Beginner's Mind and Not Knowing3. Musical Influences and Reed-Making4. Test It For Yourself5. Machines for Bassoonists On a Limited Reed-making Budget6. Using a Dial Indicator7. Chains of Causes and Conditions in Reed-work8. The Embouchure And Its Relationship To The Tip Opening 9. Bocals10. Cycles of Reeds11. The Study of Cane. Size, straightness and densityPart II: Reed-making procedures12. Gouging13. Some Thoughts about Shapers14. Some Thoughts About Profile Types15. Forming the Tube, Beveling and Wrapping16. Finishing StrategiesWorkflow Chart for the Way of CanePart III: Performance17. The Reed Notebook18. More on Fingerings19. Efficient Practicing 20. Prolonging A Reed's Life21. Tonguing and Double-Tonguing22. Notes for the RecordingsPart IV: Supplemental Material23. Adjusting and Setting Reed Machines24. Cane Hardness Testing25. A Correspondence with Norman Herzberg26. AuditionsA Summary of the Way of CaneAfterword AppendicesBibliography

Nothing like this outstanding volume exists anywhere. The language is easy to understand, and is a 'must read' for those seriously studying the bassoon. It contains a thorough guide to bassoon reed-making, from elementary procedures to professional methods. The book goes beyond reed-making to present information about fingerings, articulations, and many of the musical problems a professional bassoonist has to learn and solve.