Handcrafted bassoon reeds designed with students in mind
Resonant reeds with reliable intonation and response crafted by a professional bassoonist who has made thousands of reeds for students of all ages.
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My reed-making style is geared toward a relaxed embouchure and a rich core sound.
Ease of articulation and stability are my priorities in making bassoon reeds accessible to a wide range of players. This style encourages air support over lip pressure, allowing for a more resonant sound and healthy embouchure development.
Iโve made thousands of reeds for students, and I know how important it is to have a reliable, responsive reed. My reeds have worked well for beginners just starting and professionals (including myself) with high demands for their reeds.
Standard reeds begin with Rigotti Van Hoesen Shape Cane from Barton Cane. I form, wrap, and finish each bassoon reed by hand. Reeds are cut to a length of 55mm, tip profiled on a Rieger tip profiler, and then finished by hand before being tested for stability, intonation, and tone quality and then sanitized.
Note: Handcrafted bassoon reeds are not typically rated by strength, but my reeds would be comparable to a store-bought medium hardness. They are designed to be comfortable enough for beginners and strong enough to play with characteristic tone throughout the range of the bassoon.
Want to learn more about making and adjusting reeds? Check out my bassoon reed-making articles and my reed care & Adjustment Guide.
Features of all Blue Moon Bassoon Reeds
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Handmade
Hand-finished and tested individually to ensure consistent quality.
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responsive
Refined at the tip to allow ease of articulation with minimal resistance.
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Resonant
Designed to encourage characteristic tone and embouchure development.