Studies for Advanced Students Op. 8 No. 2 - Bassoon

The 50 Etudes by Julius Weissenborn make up the backbone of nearly every bassoonist's musical training. Over the course of these 50 etudes, Weissenborn explores nearly every expressive and technical avenue of romantic bassoon playing.

Each etude serves numerous purposes - what may be helpful to a beginner as a scale exercise may become helpful many years later as an exercise in musicality, tonal evenness, or dynamic control. Each of these etudes are made to be learned and revisted over many years. Some etudes are short and to-the-point, while others are nearly concert pieces in themselves.

This version is published by International Music Company, and edited minimally by Simon Kovar, who clarifies the original version without overcomplicating the etudes with dynamic and expressive markings.