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100 1 a| McKay, James,d| 1944-=| ^A489370;

245 14 a| The bassoon reed manual :b| Lou Skinner's theories and techniques /c| by James R. McKay ; contributing authors, Russell Hinkle and William Woodward.;

300 a| xxviii, 116 pages :b| illustrations (some color) ;c| 28 cm;

336 a| text2| rdacontent;

337 a| unmediated2| rdamedia;

338 a| volume2| rdacarrier;

500 a| Published in cooperation with the International Double Reed Society.;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references (page 111).;

505 0 a| Preface / James R. McKay -- Theoretical principles and concepts -- Essential tools for reed making -- The straight taper reed: Lou Skinner's interpretation of Carl Mechler's reed -- The tip taper reed: Lou Skinner's interpretation of Knochenhauer's reed -- Variations to the tube -- Variations to the gouge and the inside of the blades and tubes -- Variations to the outside of the blades -- Special reeds and processes -- A comparison of the Mechler and Knochenhauer reeds -- The contrabassoon reed.;

520 a| Drawings and photographs complement step-by-step explanations of reedmaking techniques, making every procedure clear. Rather than present an onerous shopping list, the chapter on tools gives a thorough tour of Skinner's workbench, explaining the uses of various items and what can be used as substitutes. Throughout, instructions are given in clear language, not just outlining steps to follow but explaining the principles behind the practice. In addition to basic reed types, a number of variations are treated in detail, as is the making of contrabassoon reeds. Finally, every effort has been made to make this book practical for use at the workbench--in a secure binding that will allow the pages to stay open (without the use of clothespins) and in print large enough to permit easy consultation when the reader's hands are occupied with cane and knives and glue and wire.;

650 0 a| Bassoon reeds.=| ^A19605;

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700 1 a| Hinkle, Russell,d| 1930-e| author.=| ^A489372;

700 1 a| Woodward, William,e| author.=| ^A489373;

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The bassoon reed manual : Lou Skinner's theories and techniques / by James R. McKay ; contributing authors, Russell Hinkle and William Woodward.

Author/creator	McKay, James, 1944-
Format	Book
Publication Info	Bloomington : Indiana University Press, ©2000.
Description	xxviii, 116 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm
Subjects	Bassoon reeds.

Other author/creator	Skinner, Louis, -1993.
Other author/creator	Hinkle, Russell, 1930- author.
Other author/creator	Woodward, William, author.
Other author/creator	International Double Reed Society, issuing body.
Contents	Preface / James R. McKay -- Theoretical principles and concepts -- Essential tools for reed making -- The straight taper reed: Lou Skinner's interpretation of Carl Mechler's reed -- The tip taper reed: Lou Skinner's interpretation of Knochenhauer's reed -- Variations to the tube -- Variations to the gouge and the inside of the blades and tubes -- Variations to the outside of the blades -- Special reeds and processes -- A comparison of the Mechler and Knochenhauer reeds -- The contrabassoon reed.
Abstract	Drawings and photographs complement step-by-step explanations of reedmaking techniques, making every procedure clear. Rather than present an onerous shopping list, the chapter on tools gives a thorough tour of Skinner's workbench, explaining the uses of various items and what can be used as substitutes. Throughout, instructions are given in clear language, not just outlining steps to follow but explaining the principles behind the practice. In addition to basic reed types, a number of variations are treated in detail, as is the making of contrabassoon reeds. Finally, every effort has been made to make this book practical for use at the workbench--in a secure binding that will allow the pages to stay open (without the use of clothespins) and in print large enough to permit easy consultation when the reader's hands are occupied with cane and knives and glue and wire.
General note	Published in cooperation with the International Double Reed Society.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (page 111).
LCCN	00040960
ISBN	0253213126 (pa ; alk. paper)
ISBN	9780253213129 (pa ; alk. paper)

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