McDowells, D. % Second Book of Practical Studies - BSN METHOD

Second Book of Practical Studies for Bassoon by D. McDowells, edited by Nilo W. Hovey This book is intended as a logical continuation of the First Book of Practical Studies. The range has been extended to three full octaves and two more key signatures have been added. Each Study is in a different key from the preceding one in order to further develop a sense of key-consciousness.   The material herein is divided into two general classifications: 1. Section One contains Studies for rhythmic development. Continuing from sectino one of the first book, this section is designed to aid the student in developing the ability to sight-read in various keys. The author has used as much variety in tempi and rhythms as seemed musically possible.  The following rhythms are introduced and explored in this section: Common 16th note figures dotted 8th and 16ths Eighth note triplets 3/8 rhythm 6/8 rhythm syncopation Careful preparation of these etudes will result in greater rhythmic accuracy and impro