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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000031.txt from 2003/09

From: "Miriam Williams" <mwquacker@-----.net>
Subj: [DR-L] Re: Oboe Reeds Strength & Philosophy
Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2003 08:52:30 -0400

Geoff Pearce wrote:
All the best and happy oboeing
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I thought I was the only one who used 'oboeing'! I think we should use it
more often.

Also, I liked your comment on reed function; I sometimes make a reed that
looks great; proper dark/light areas when backlit, plays in tune, tone okay,
BUT does not feel comfortable. This time, I owe it to not being patient
enough to finishing the preliminary scrape (I use the method in Weber-Capps
Reed Makers Manual).

I have Jay Light's book also, and recall the advice he gives; 'eliminate the
variables' - as much as possible. Use consistent tubes, technique, cane
dimension, and you will have more consistency overall. Makes sense, yes?

Happy oboeing to all!
Miriam

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