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The '''Bassoon''' is a double reed instrument.  It is played similar to the [[oboe]], but with a lower and reedier tone.  It plays in the bass clef, with most of it's notes below Middle C. The range of a bassoon is approximately 3 octaves, ranging from B flat (2 octaves below Middle C) to C (1 octave above Middle C). It is approximately 4' 6" in length. The [[contrabassoon]] is even larger and plays lower in [[pitch]].

The '''Bassoon''' is a double reed instrument.  It is played similar to the [[oboe]], but with a lower and reedier tone.  It plays in the bass clef, with most of it's notes below Middle C. The range of a bassoon is approximately 3 octaves, ranging from B flat (2 octaves below Middle C) to C (1 octave above Middle C). It is approximately 4' 6" in length. The contrabassoon is even larger and plays lower in [[pitch]] (See [[Oboe]] family.)

The bassoon, also known as "fagotto" in Italian, is the second largest woodwind instrument. It is far rarer than a flute or clarinet, as few people play it. In an orchestra, it plays a similar part to the [[trombone]], the [[euphonium]] or the [[cello]].

The bassoon, also known as "fagotto" in Italian, is the second largest woodwind instrument. It is far rarer than a flute or clarinet, as few people play it. In an orchestra, it plays a similar part to the [[trombone]], the [[euphonium]] or the [[cello]].