Inconis, Raimondo % The Contrabassoon: History and Technique - CBSN

Il Contrafagotto: Storia e tecnica (2013)by Raimondo Inconis This is one of the more comprehensive guides to the Contrabassoon out there. Contents include: 1. Preface 2. General Scale of pitches and abbreviations 3. The History of the Contrabassoon 4. Constructors 5. Operatic and Symphony Repertoire 6. Chamber music repertoire 7. Concertos 8. Posture 9. Basic Exercises 10. Exercises for the agility of fingers 11. Leaps 12. Advanced Exercises 13. Orchestral Excerpts 14. Various Indications 15. Construction of the Reed 16. Reed Manual 17. Fingering Chart 18. Trills