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Re: Tips for doubling on Cor Anglais?

Author: Chris P
Date: 2013-04-22 09:47

A heavy stand is essential - I use a K&M double oboe/cor stand which hasn't collapsed on me yet. Place a piece of A3 paper on the floor under the stand so you can see where the stand is in the dark (you can put all your reed cases, water pot and other equipment on there so you can see it) and position the stand so there's at least some light on it. Obviously the cor will have to be set off to the right of the music stand so you don't damage your reeds, but with a double stand your oboe can still be almost in front with the cor off to one side. You can also mark the tips of the pegs with white paint or a brightly coloured sticker (anything that glows brightly under UV light will be ideal if they use the UV lights).

Mark on your music where you need to get your reeds ready before playing, so once you're done on one instrument and you have enough time, put the reed in to soak so it isn't dried out the next time you need it, then mark the part in good time where you can retrieve your reed from soaking to prepare it for the next entry.

Unless you're doing long bouts of cor playing at any one given time, I'd say it's best to ditch the sling as hooking/unhooking it will only cause panic if there's a fast change. If weight is an issue even when playing for short periods, then try to get hold of a Quodlibet Fhred or similar support as that remains on the instrument while not playing, then it drops onto the seat cushion at the predetermined height you set it at so it takes the weight off your right arm.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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