 The Fingering Forum
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Author: Erin Freestyle
Date: 1999-04-11 04:28
Hi. I just got my new oboe today and am very interested in learning it somewhat fast, but I can't seem to get the different octaves. It took me a while to actually figure out how to actually get some sound out of the darn thing, so maybe I should just mess around with it? I know I've only had it for a day...but is there something you do with your mouth to get it to go low? I can only get "really high" as in a squeek, and in between. Thanx for your help!!!!
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Author: Claire
Date: 1999-04-17 13:55
relax! Go to the music store and buy this book, it will really help! The book is Gekeler Method for oboe by keneth Gekler. Book one. to play low notes u need a fingering chart and also drop your jaw! do not bite! Lesons have helped me a lot! I have even auditioned and made it into the Charlotte Youth Orchestra.
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Author: Meribeth
Date: 1999-05-13 16:26
I agree with Claire - drop you jaw. The G (2nd line) is the start of the low register. With the embouchure you've been using, slightly make a whistle formation with your lips. The formation should increase poco a poco as you go down the scale to low Bb, returning to the normal embouchure above G. You really should see an oboist for some initial lessons to start out on the right foot!
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Author: Kenneth
Date: 1999-05-16 23:56
I agree with Meribeth and Claire. You need to see an oboist. But for now remember this. If you loosen your embouchure it will make low notes easier. If you tighten it, that will make high notes easier. You also need to see if the reed you have is working out for you. You might need a harder or softer reed than what you have. This makes a lot of difference in relation to playing notes and overall tone. I hope my pointers help and you do well on the oboe. I have been playing for almost two years now.
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Author: Daniel
Date: 1999-07-14 17:26
Yes, definitely loosen your mouth for lower notes.
The hardness of the reed is also very important for the lower notes. For a beginner you should try a medium-soft reed for the range that you will most likely be playing in.
I recently switched from a medium-soft to a medium and am having a little trouble with the lower register. So it would be best for you to stick with a softer reed to start out with.
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