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Re: A Fresh Start

Author: plclemo
Date: 2011-12-29 18:52

It is not that difficult to learn the fingering from clarinet to oboe BUT the embrouchure is SO DIFFERENT that you may have difficulties with that. I played clarinet for over 40 years (I am 51 and have played it since I was 9). I picked up the oboe about 2 years ago because our church orchestra needed an oboist. At first it wasn't too difficult I had no problems getting the notes out and learning the few different fingerings, but as time progresses, I am finding more technical problems now. I want to "clamp down" on the reed. It does NOT work! I also occasionally have trouble making the instrument "speak" at the appointed times. Then there is the concern about always being in tune. Oboe doesn't stay in tune as easily as the clarinet (at least I don't think it does). But you are younger than me and maybe can pick up a new instrument quicker. However to MAJOR in that new instrument is scary at best. Best of luck to you.

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