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(Zofia)
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you can get stands for it im pretty sure cause you can get them for bass clarinets you can definetlyget em for bassoons carrying it places will be a hassel though. dont nt get and insturment just cause of its size though
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(Corey)
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OMG RACHEL o_O
I play bassoon too... but in marching band I play a marching baritone! It is the heaviest instrument that is held like a trumpet... out tubas are heavier, but they use their shoulders. Anyways, I`m a athlete, why do people stereotype weak people to be in band and strong people to be athletes? People that do that are stupid and deserve to get a swirly! LOL
Anyways, in our school we have bassoon brothers too! WTF?
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(robyn)
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This is my 4th year playing bassoon. I`m a freshman in high school now. To answer your question, no. Bassoons are not heavy, once you get used to them. I carry mine with one hand, but the size is what is difficult, not the actual weight.
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(catherine)
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I play bassoon, and I thought it`d be heavy but I took it up anyway. My teacher told me about slings you can get that support your back and help you to hold it - it`s so much easier now! Trust me, it`s not actually that heavy. It makes you more strong as well  good luck with the bassoon!
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(Robin)
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No it is not really heavy. I started in the 7th grade too and I was the same weight as you. It is something you get used to. The bassoon is heavy in the case but that is also something you get used to.
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(Annette)
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Well, if was made out of BALSA wood, it wouldnt be a problem!
LOL...
Approx 25 lbs. with case.
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(K)
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im in 11th grade, 97 lbs, if i can do it so can you. just dont give up
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(valerie)
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Don`t worry you`re perfectly capable. There are butt straps that you sit on (obviously) that take a lot of the weight you`ve also got a hand rest. Your arm does get tired sometimes, but a little rest and its just as good as new.
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(Sam)
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I am 6 foot and 240 lbs. I have never had a problem with the bassoon(I am kidding, but I really don`t). Small hands? Weight? Who cares? Play the bassoon; the bassoon is the coolest thing since snow! I play tenor sax and bari, they kill your back. The bassoon is nothing.
O, I have alot of respect for all you baritone marching fools out there. PLay on!
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(jay)
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hey, i realize i asked this questionalmost two years ago, and no i didn`t get my bassoon i thought i`d be getting, but thanks for all the replies, and guess what? i`m getting a bassoon on tuesday! my band teacher said i could play it... so excited lol...
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(Kevin)
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lololol u guys seem weak (!!!)
I was grade 9 and 87 lbs, 0% body fat with miniscule biceps and I`ve never had a problem lifting anything. Bassoons are rather light.
at least im 110 p now 
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OOO that thing looks cool i was looking around and the bassooinsts in the Philharmonia Symphony (i think thats the right name) use one of those things.
Lol
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(Lime_lover)
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It`s heavier than most other instruments. but you use a neck or belt strap to make it easier. It can be hard work carrying the massive case around though. you`ll find a way to manage, it could even make you stronger.
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(Riki TheOboist)
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Comparing to other instruments, the case is pretty small actually. I was surprised on how thin it was, and it was just a big longer than a brief case, and a alto or tenor sax is more harder to carry probably. Bass clarinets are pretty annoying to carry, the length, and 1 side is heavier than the other cause of the bell or something and it`s wierd. My oboe now, is pretty small and before I was clarinet and then flute and piccolo, so I`m not used to carrying big cases...
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(Mitchell)
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It`s not the size you should worry about, it`s the weight. Bassoons in their cases are not very large, but they can be heavy, especially if you have a NICE case made of plywood to protect the Bassoon more. The REALLY heavy ones are the Polypropelene (Black Plastic) Bassoons, beleive me, I Know from having one.
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