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Oboe
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Oboe Reeds: Is Yours Too Heavy?
One of the most common mistakes made by young oboists (and maybe old oboists
too) is playing on oboe reeds that are just too heavy for that particular player.
I've been there, and I have certainly done that. And I saw many of my colleagues
struggle with the same issue, especially when we were in school. It's really easy to
do when all you listen to is other oboists, day in and day out.
Somehow, you get in this mindset that the way to get t Read More...
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Improving Your Tone on the Oboe
Running an oboe reed business and all, I often get requests or inquiries about reeds and the desired tone they'll produce. And while I agree that reeds play an important part in determining your sound on a given day, I am old-fashioned and in favor of hard work to get the tone you want!!
I'll always think of my teacher, Richard Killmer, who could take your most crude, unfinished reed and make it sound amazing.
So, what's the secret?
The secre Read More...
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Oboe Reeds: Learning How to Experiment
As you may have heard before, being consistent in your reed making helps ensure
consistent reeds. A simple but powerful statement indeed.
Reed making is a rather long and varied process, and most successful reed makers
would recommend that you do the same thing every time. That way you can slowly
make corrections without losing your point of reference.
But what if you want to try something new?
The spirit of adventure definitely has a place Read More...
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