Bassoon Fundamentals, A Guide to Effective Practice by Georg Klütsch. Schott, 2003, SS, 72 pages. This compendium for bassoon by Georg Klütsch introduces a daily practice schedule in German and English for students of the bassoon and advanced amateur players. The technical exercises included will encourage more focused and effective practice. They offer assistance in overcoming specific technical difficulties and will help students to deal successfully with recurring problems. Regular practice using these exercises will provide an excellent basis for tackling difficult passages in the bassoon repertoire. In addition to the studies, this book includes sections on tone quality (including fingerings), finger technique, articulation, the upper register, trills, and intonation. (B025)