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 Re: Different Tuning Temperaments
Author: JMarzluf 
Date:   2011-09-26 21:35

I still use a tuner (i.e. equal temperament) as a standard when making reeds or adjusting/voicing an oboe. It is a good standard to use, in order to have a basic "home" position with which to start for each note on the instrument.

I also train my ear/embouchure/throat/etc. by playing scales and long tones against a drone. Most tuners have an adequate tone generator that can act as a drone for you, on any pitch (the tone generator should be set to play Tonic of whatever key you are using). THE BEST DRONE I have found, the one I use daily and recommend to all my university students, is "Cello Drones for Tuning and Improvisation," by Marcia Sloane. It is harmonically rich, and very fun/engaging to play along with. It is available as an iTunes download here:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cello-drone-c/id288607200?i=288607231&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Visit the Navarro River Music website directly for useful information on how to best utilize the recording:

http://navarrorivermusic.com/cello_drones.php

For best results, play it through big speakers, crank it, and jump in!

Jonathan

http://www.marzlufreeds.com/

Post Edited (2011-09-26 22:34)

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