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How to use a BHEN Support
Note: For a general description of BHEN and CASSI, visit the BHEN and CASSI Product Overview page.Introducing BHEN & CASSI
Using the BHEN support as a bassoon stand
The BHEN support is designed with a cap and arm assembly with a hook on one end. Your bassoon is connected to the BHEN by placing the neck strap ring on the hook. This allows the bassoon to move on the arm as it would when hanging from a neck strap or harness. The cap rotates on the stand allowing a natural front to back motion.
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Hook the bassoon neck strap ring on the BHEN arm.
When you are not playing, attach one of the lanyard hooks to the bottom of the bassoon and the other hook to the hole in the leg of the BHEN. This allows the bassoon to be left on the stand. The length of the lanyard determines how much the bassoon is tilted
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To use the BHEN when seated.
While seated in a chair, pull the bassoon to you, tilting the BHEN stand onto the two legs nearest the chair. The position of the bassoon is determined by the location of the BHEN on the floor and the height of the stand. Adjust these by moving the BHEN until the bassoon lies against your thigh as though you were using a seat strap or neck strap. Adjust the BHEN so the angle allows room for your right hand. The position of the stand on the floor should be to the front and side so the bassoon is pulled toward you for playing. The combination of the BHEN and the bassoon should be overweighted so it does not want to tip upright if you let go.
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The BHEN will allow the freedom of motion you expect when you play. The arm rotates freely and the attachment to the neck strap ring on the instrument gives a familiar feel without the weight of the instrument on your neck and shoulders.
When finished playing, return the BHEN to its upright position on three legs and release the bassoon.
If your bassoon has a load balancer, most of the weight can be removed from your left hand, arm and shoulder by using the hole farthest from the neck strap ring.
If your bassoon does not have a load balancer, a CASSI will remove the weight and position the instrument so you do not have to hold it to play. Using BHEN and CASSI together will allow you to play naturally
To use the BHEN when standing.
Hook the bassoon neck strap ring on the BHEN arm.
Using both telescoping sections, adjust the height of the BHEN so the bassoon is positioned as though you were using a harness or neck strap.
Step to the side, tilting the BHEN stand onto two legs. This will allow side to side and some front to back motion if you desire.
You can use the BHEN with a load balancer in the standing position. As with the BHEN in seated position, most of the weight can be removed from your left hand, arm and shoulder by using the hole farthest from the neck strap ring.
When finished playing, remove the bassoon from the BHEN arm.
IMPORTANT: When adjusted above the height for playing in a seated position, the BHEN stand is not stable as an unattended bassoon stand. To leave the bassoon on the BHEN always lower the telescoping sections so the lanyard can be used to secure the bassoon.
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