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    Unauthorized Leaks: the Sneaky and the Wacki-Leaks Posted August 5, 2017

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    One of the most frustrating elements of bassoon playing is the mysterious leakage of air along the 8-foot long bore of the bassoon. Finding these…

    I went to take my bocal out and it just spun around! The cork has separated from the bocal, and now I can’t get the bocal out! Posted February 9, 2016

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    Your bocal cork is loose. Here’s what to do. Get a good grip on the bocal and twist it out pulling straight up being careful…

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