The First Book of Bassoon Solos has been prepared for the true beginner. The 28 pieces are arranged in an approximate order of difficulty to provide a wide range of music for study and performance. They should be practiced and performed with careful attention to intonation, rhythm, dynamics, tone quality, character, style and deportment. Titles: Bergman: Ostinato, Yugoslav Dance, Polka, Czech Dance * Hilling: Barcarolle * Bergman: Variations on a German Christmas Song * Aubert: Gavotte * Bergman: Romance * Hotteterre (Le Romain): Menuet Du Tambourin, Minka * Bergman: Passacaglia, Duet * J. S. Bach: Hymn * Schubert: Waltz * Purcell: Minuet * Schubert: Andante, Nobody's Jigg * Purcell: Jig From 'The Gordian Knot Untied', Cockle-Shells * Schumann: The Merry Peasant * Rosseter: Song, Welsh Folk Song I * Barsanti: Gavotte, Welsh Folk Song II * J. S. Bach: Prelude * Schubert: Ländler * Weber: Rustic March * Telemann: Duo