Bassoon · bass clef
Happy Birthday on Bassoon
Happy Birthday for bassoon, with the fingering under every note. Covers an octave, from the low fifth up to the high fifth.
Written in B♭ major.
Line 1
F
F
G
F
B♭
A
Line 2
F
F
G
F
C
B♭
Line 3
F
F
F
Only the whisper key is held; all holes are open.
D
B♭
A
G
Line 4
E♭
Leave the second left-hand hole open. The right thumb B♭ key and R2 steady held notes; drop them in fast passages.
E♭
Leave the second left-hand hole open. The right thumb B♭ key and R2 steady held notes; drop them in fast passages.
D
B♭
C
B♭
Practice tips
Learn the notes slowly first, one line at a time. Say the note names out loud while you finger them without playing, then add the air.
The cards show the fingering only, not the rhythm. Play the melody above to hear how it goes. More songs: bassoon songs.