Author: Chris P
Date: 2008-09-18 22:59
On oboe when playing up top (from top C to top F), if you think you're in tune, chances are you're blowing sharp, so you may think you're playing a top D but it is in fact almost an Eb - it's something about the oboe tone that's deceptive. So be sure you blow the top notes DOWN to pitch.
But it's not helped when you're in unison with flute (or an 8ve below piccolo) players that blow sharp as they inevitably do!
Do plenty of playing along with a tuner to check where you are, and plenty of ear training.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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