Doublereed Archive - Posting 000072.txt from 2003/04

From: Guy Mallery <wa2msu@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] NY Times/Iraqui Oboe
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 03:16:57 -0400

--- BSP6263@-----.com wrote:
> Please do not assume that becuse you play the oboe, that you know anything
> about the subtleties of how to play ethnic double reeds.

Ah! But is it *Truly* a "Double Reed" if the Arundo
is one continuous piece at the tip? <grin> ("Zurna" reeds
are extruded from tube cane...)

cheers,
Guy Mallery
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