Machine Design or Mechanical Design. This is the series of articles on Machine Design or Mechanical Design. Machine design and drawing are very important subjects of mechanical engineering. No produce can be manufactured without designing it.
Bassoons are usually made from maple wood. Like the oboe the bassoon is played with a double reed. To make a sound the player blows through the double reed which is attached to a crook leading into the main body of the instrument. Bassoon players change the pitch of the notes by pressing different combinations of keys.
The softwood is generally made of pine. However it also depends on the trees available in the area. A look at the make up of various milk carton sizes will show the composition is 40% softwood and 60% hardwood. Hardwood is obtained from oak trees.