Mr Sheen’s Miscellany for Bassoon – Grade 1 Three Pieces for Bassoon and Piano - Digital Download Christmas Ensemble Claude-Paul: Fantaisie (sur l'opera de

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the Rondo in C major boasts a prevailingly charming character

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Mr Sheen’s Miscellany for Bassoon – Grade 1 Three Pieces for Bassoon and Piano - Digital Download Christmas Ensemble Claude-Paul: Fantaisie (sur l'opera dePolka dots There are three contrasting types of expression for the bassoonist here. The opening phrase is staccato which is followed (at bar 11) by a sustained counter melody. Finally (at bar 19) both these effects are combined in a second melody which needs very clear dynamic playing. Monkey Puzzle Sustaining the sound while rearticulating the notes is important in this piece. In other words, the opening should be played almost slurred. Be aware of