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Review of the Fox-Laubin oboe
Review of the Fox-Laubin oboe
Two Great American Oboe Makers Into One; A Review Of The New Fox-Laubin Professional Oboe
I recently had the opportunity to try a couple of the new Fox-Laubin oboes. I have been wondering about these instruments since I saw the release on the Fox website months ago. Being a long-time fan of everything Laubin since I was twelve years old, I wanted to get my hands on one of these new oboes. My…
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An Introduction To Breath Support For Oboists.
An Introduction To Breath Support For Oboists.
What is breath support/Air support?
Recently, I had a brief interaction with a young oboist on the IDRS facebook page about feeling discomfort while playing the oboe. The conversation went into the topic of breath support and how to breathe properly into the oboe. I spend a lot of time thinking about this topic since it has been a rather tough lesson for me to learn. I work very hard to find…
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Avoid the double reed making rut
Avoid the double reed making rut
Avoid The Reed Making Rut.
We oboists and double reed players in general, must deal with temperamental reeds which are made from organic material. What is working great one month may not work at all the next. Reed making can be going very smoothly and suddenly nothing we make is working. Reeds are leaking, or not vibrating, they are vibrating in the wrong places, or we are constantly hacking the…
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The Internal dimension of double reeds.
The Internal dimension of double reeds.
The Inside story of the double reed. Understanding how the internal dimensions of a double reed affects its playing qualities.
An oboist recently wrote to me with some questions about shaper tip dimensions and what qualities different shapes affect. I watched my mind start chattering away about how the shaper tip affects different qualities of the oboe reed, and before I knew it I was writing a…
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Going through the concert reeds for a performance on Wednesday #oboes #oboe #oboereeds #oboeplayer #oboereed #oboeblog #thevalleywinds
6 Reasons oboists should meditate
6 Reasons oboists should meditate
6 Reasons oboists should meditate
I am a huge proponent of meditation for personal well-being. It plays a huge role in my life to reduce stress, increase focus, increase creativity, relieve and prevent tension within the body, as well as provide numerous other benefits. There has been a lot of studies recently promoting the positive benefits a meditation practice can play in an individual’s…
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Legere oboe reed review
Legere oboe reed review
Introducing the new Legere oboe reed. No water required, just add air
The oboe community has been buzzing lately about the new synthetic Legere oboes reeds. I heard some lovely recordings of oboists playing on the reed a few days ago and was impressed that someone finally made a good sounding oboe reed from synthetic materials. I was interested to see how they are made and how they play.
My…
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oboe reed resistance.
Understanding Oboe Reed Resistance
The term “resistance” is one we oboists all know well in practice, but can struggle slightly when it comes to describing what the term actually refers to. What causes resistance? how can I understand what affects the level of resistance in oboe reeds ? how can know what is causing the oboe reed resistance? These are questions I have asked myself over the years,…
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oboe cleaning, a step-by-step guide
oboe cleaning, a step-by-step guide
Cleaning the oboe is loving the oboe. Oboes need love too.
Cleaning the inside of oboe after every playing session is a “must do” task whether you are a beginner or a professional oboist. Oboe cleaning is not difficult, but it is very important therefore it should always be done. We oboists blow air into the oboe that contains a lot of moisture. Our hot air can collect inside of the oboe as…
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oboe reed response introduction
oboe reed response introduction
Oboe Reed Response; a great reed starts with great response…
Have you ever had one of those days where your tongue is pecking away at the oboe reed, working as hard as it can, and your articulations still sound slow or sloppy? Well, your reed may have response issues. Don’t worry, by recognizing the oboe reed response issues you are already on your way to happier reeds. Wow… that sounds like the…
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Legere oboe reed update
Legere oboe reed update
Legere oboe reed review update
I have played around with the Legere oboe reed I purchased a couple of weeks ago. I have also heard from some colleagues around the world about their experiences with the synthetic oboe reeds. Please see my post “Legere oboe reed review” if you are new to the topic, or how I initially evaluated the reed. Many European oboists are really liking the Legere oboe reeds,…
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oboe reed intonation introduction.
oboe reed intonation introduction.
Evaluating intonation in oboe reeds.
The ability for a musician to play in tune with other instrumentalists is an important ability no matter what level they are at. While many instruments can be adjusted to play better in tune by changing either the length of the instrument, or string tension, the oboe must be tuned initially with the reed, and then with slight adjustments of the player’s…
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oboe reed intonation introduction.
oboe reed intonation introduction.
Evaluating intonation in oboe reeds.
The ability for a musician to play in tune with other instrumentalists is an important ability no matter what level they are at. While many instruments can be adjusted to play better in tune by changing either the length of the instrument, or string tension, the oboe must be tuned initially with the reed, and then with slight adjustments of the player’s…
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Legere oboe reed update
Legere oboe reed update
Legere oboe reed review update
I have played around with the Legere oboe reed I purchased a couple of weeks ago. I have also heard from some colleagues around the world about their experiences with the synthetic oboe reeds. Please see my post “Legere oboe reed review” if you are new to the topic, or how I initially evaluated the reed. Many European oboists are really liking the Legere oboe reeds,…
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oboe reed response introduction
oboe reed response introduction
Oboe Reed Response; a great reed starts with great response…
Have you ever had one of those days where your tongue is pecking away at the oboe reed, working as hard as it can, and your articulations still sound slow or sloppy? Well, your reed may have response issues. Don’t worry, by recognizing the oboe reed response issues you are already on your way to happier reeds. Wow… that sounds like the…
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oboe cleaning, a step-by-step guide
oboe cleaning, a step-by-step guide
Cleaning the oboe is loving the oboe. Oboes need love too.
Cleaning the inside of oboe after every playing session is a “must do” task whether you are a beginner or a professional oboist. Oboe cleaning is not difficult, but it is very important therefore it should always be done. We oboists blow air into the oboe that contains a lot of moisture. Our hot air can collect inside of the oboe as…
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oboe reed resistance.
Understanding Oboe Reed Resistance
The term “resistance” is one we oboists all know well in practice, but can struggle slightly when it comes to describing what the term actually refers to. What causes resistance? how can I understand what affects the level of resistance in oboe reeds ? how can know what is causing the oboe reed resistance? These are questions I have asked myself over the years,…
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