Why this chart?
The bassoon has one of the largest collections of alternate fingerings in the entire woodwind family. I remember feeling overwhelmed at times when I was first learning to memorize each fingering especially since the school books I used were not consistent in how they spelled them.
To help solve some of the frustrations that come with bad fingering charts, I have created my own based on my years of experience playing and teaching bassoon. These fingerings are the most common ones I use with my own students and I hope the success they have had will also come to you. If you ever have questions or comments about my suggested fingerings, please feel free to contact me.
Take Your Playing Further
Fingering charts give you the notes, but the right teacher helps you make the music. If you are a band student, a self-taught player, or an adult looking to continue your progress, you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. I work with musicians of all levels online and in-person to build solid technique and confidence.