Low E Key Does 2 Things

This video explains the two functions of the low E key (or pancake key) on the bassoon. The low E key closes a hole to create the note E right below the bass staff. It also closes the whisper-key pad against the bocal.
This video was created as part of my free digital bassoon method book titled Teaching & Playing Bassoon: A Modern Guide intended for non-bassoonist music teachers and beginner to advanced intermediate level bassoon students. See link below.