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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000034.txt from 2008/04

From: herb fawcett <herbgosia@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] Can octave vent holes be enlarged? (oboe)
Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:47:47 -0400

But, as on the bassoon, the damned hole in the bocal must be at least open
enough to leak. Some are way too small. Too large will get a fizz.
Herb

On 4/8/08 5:31 PM, "philfrei@-----.com> wrote:

> (Danger, danger, Will Robinson!!) These vent holes are shaped kind of
> like fluted champagne glasses. It's not just a straight hole, but more
> complex, and probably very difficult to repair or restore once altered,
> compared to other tone holes.
>
> Some reeds can just do that. (Even moreso on saxophone--Dave Liebmann
> has a really interesting section on his instructional tape where he
> exploits this effect to the max. But orchestral oboists don't generally
> go there--into the wilds of "Coltrane" country.)
>
> High notes require extra support, from breath and embouchure. Enlarging
> the octave hole is NOT a good way to compensate for this. Stiffer reeds
> can lessen the additional amount of extra support needed for the upper
> register, but it seems you've gone too far.
>
> Phil Freihofner
> Albany, CA
>
>
>
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