Microtonal Bassoon Fingerings
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Shipping Policy- Author: Johnny Reinhard
- Instrumentation: Bassoon
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Description
Microtonal Bassoon Fingerings opens a new world of expressive possibilities for one of the orchestra's most distinctive instruments. Drawing on Johnny Reinhard's lifelong exploration of microtonality as bassoonist, composer, and musicologist, this pioneering book reveals a remarkable flexibility of pitch hidden within the modern bassoon and places it directly in the hands of performers and composers. Far more than a technical reference, the book is an invitation to rethink the bassoon itself: an instrument capable of moving beyond the familiar divisions of the twelve-tone system into a rich landscape of alternative tunings, subtle inflections and new harmonic colours. Reinhard brings together decades of research, experimentation and practical experience to demonstrate that microtonality is not an exotic extension of the instrument, but a natural expansion of its expressive voice.
For bassoonists, the book offers a pathway towards greater freedom, precision and intimacy with their instrument. for composers, it opens possibilities for writing with confidence beyond conventional tuning, transforming the bassoon into an extraordinarily versatile resource for contemporary musical imagination. Accessible, adventurous and grounded in performance experience, Microtonal Bassoon Fingerings is both an essential reference and an inspiring exploration of what becomes possible when pitch itself is rediscovered as a field of expression.
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Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Digital Download
Digital, PDF version of the score.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate individual parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
Microtonal Bassoon Fingerings
