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Author: mjfoboe  
Date:   2014-01-22 00:51 
 Hi, 
 
Another question.  I am currently experimenting a bit with my reeds. 
 
My tips are shorter and I take more cane from the heart, blend and sides. 
 
The windows/spine overall length and tie are about the same as before. 
 
This is my experience so far with a new approach. 
 
I have all good things: round warm tone, great pitch stability, core projection, less spread etc ... except I have less "flexibility". 
 
It is quite noticeable when playing quick staccato passage which require a bit of finesse. 
 
And  the reeds require more stamina to play. 
 
Suggestions to increase flexibility without losing the above qualities?  
 
Thanks  
 
Mark
  
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mjfoboe | 
2014-01-22 00:51  | 
 
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Oboelips | 
2014-01-22 23:30  | 
 
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JRC | 
2014-01-23 00:18  | 
 
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Oboelips | 
2014-01-23 18:29  | 
 
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Oboe Craig | 
2014-01-24 02:23  | 
 
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mjfoboe | 
2014-01-27 18:39  | 
 
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Mark Charette | 
2014-01-27 23:44  | 
 
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mjfoboe | 
2014-01-27 23:59  | 
 
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Oboe Craig | 
2014-01-27 23:54  | 
 
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mjfoboe | 
2014-01-28 06:47  | 
 
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mjfoboe | 
2014-01-28 06:49  | 
 
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mjfoboe | 
2014-01-28 06:52  | 
 
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Oboe Craig | 
2014-01-29 02:43  | 
 
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Oboe Craig | 
2014-01-29 21:23  | 
 
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Wufus | 
2014-01-30 20:21  | 
 
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Oboe Craig | 
2014-01-31 04:16  | 
 
 
  
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