Bassoon Scale Finder
Learn scales on your bassoon for free. Plays real per-note samples. Set the tempo to 30 bpm for clarity.
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Why does the scale start on the scale’s letter?
Scales always start on their tonic (F major starts on F, etc.). The tool builds one or two octaves from that tonic, within the bassoon’s practical range.
Do you pitch-shift the samples?
No. Each pill expects its own file in /sounds_bassoon (e.g., Gsharp2.wav or G#2.wav). This keeps the tone realistic.
My note doesn’t play—what’s wrong?
The matching file likely isn’t present. Make sure the filename exactly matches the pill’s note (case-sensitive on some hosts).
Which filename style should I use, sharps or words?
Either works. The tool tries both symbols (G#2.wav, Db3.wav) and words (Gsharp2.wav, Dflat3.wav).
What range does this tool use?
This tool clamps to a practical bassoon range of B♭1–E5 so one- and two-octave scales stay playable.
Can it loop up and down?
Yes. Use Play Mode → “Asc→Desc (once)” or “Asc (loop)”.
Why do enharmonics change (G♯ vs A♭)?
The spelling adapts to the chosen key to keep notation musical. You can force sharps or flats via the “Show Note Names” control.