The Techniques of Bassoon Playing by Pascal Gallois. Baerenreiter, 2009. PB, 126 pages + 2 CDs. This is a new book on bassoon extended techniques with information for both bassoonists and composers. It includes traditional effects and current sounds, spectral effects including multiphonics, percussive effects, effects without the reed, vibrato, air noise, natural and circular breathing, trills and tremolos, glissando, microtonality, and more. The book has been influenced by the collaboration of the author with composer Luciano Berio and his music. The two CDs contain many audio examples the techniques described in the book. The text is in German, English, and French.