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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000062.txt from 2008/01

From: Dan Duncan <danjduncan@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] Little Oboe 1 :-)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:02:38 -0500

I'd say this is a good example of something I have preached for
years. A "professional" reed is not necessarily really hard or
stiff, it is balanced and has a well shaped tip that is thin enough
to vibrate well. I'm convinced one does not have to 'suffer' to
play the oboe--other than the suffering of making reeds.

Dan

On Jan 16, 2008, at 4:45 PM, Oboeeee@-----.com wrote:

> Stand by...two Principals in the making (very cute)
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKiprXsEWYo
>
> While Babysitting one afternoon, we broke out the oboes and
> played! She's
> only 5 yrs old and playing on a professional strength reed and pro
> oboe...did I
> mention that this is also the 1st time she had ever touched an oboe?
>
>
>
>
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