Author: hautbois francais
Date: 2010-06-19 07:38
Cooper:
Sorry about the CAPS thing, implying that I was "screaming" at you, as there is no other way except to hit the "quote" below which will take the most recent post's text and paste it here... and if you are not the recent and last to post, then tough for me, then I have to do a cut and paste thing. Then, there is no color text to change, so that one would distinguish the authors of the text....well, I was just making do with what I have available to me.
I have seen Martin Schuring's site and have his book, Oboe Art Method. Yes, I am new to the site, so I guessed, since Martin is a household name in the oboe world, that he must be the great Martin Schuring.
I am still very intrigue by his circular breathing technique, although I have heard of it in the past, and didnt think it was possible then, but his method with the straw may be workable, though, far from being easy.
Double tonguing up to flutter tonguing also is a good challenge for most oboists, starting with Bizet's Carmen and other pieces on up, for the ultimate at tongue manipulation at its best on the oboe reed !
I did put my name on the new laubin list, and they did tell me of the 6.5 year wait. So, I am now prepared with the knowlege of what to expect. As far as ergonomics, that is also, "to each his own". During my last oboe purchase some 10 years back, I tried the Loree, Marigaux and Rigoutat, I picked the latter because i thought it was the most ergonomic and responded the best. The Marigaux gave a good fight and thought it was a great instrument. However, on all 3, the finish was "rough", so I picked the one that played the best and the most comfortable over "long distance or long haul" playing. The Marigaux was just a tad heavy for me and needed a small adjustment on the keywork as I remember was the F key, and didnt want to hassle with it getting fixed. Being a new instrument, I shouldnt have to take it in for repairs this early in the game. I liked comparing the oboes side by side and then you get a greater sense of what you are actually looking for.
Anyway, thanks for the great comments and inputs. I am guessing you are working on your doctorate in music. Lots of luck in your endeavors and it is great to see someone with a passion for the oboe and actually embarking on a lifelong career in music.
Post Edited (2010-06-19 08:02)
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