Standard Bassoon Fingerings compiled by Susan Hess

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= denotes optional keys, normally to improve tone or intonation

2003
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Left hand thumb keys Left hand finger tone holes and keys

Standard Bassoon Fingerings

Right hand thumb keys Right hand finger tone holes and keys

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*Not all bassoons have this key (high d key)

Dr. Susan Hess

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University of Idaho

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University of Idaho
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