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Author: Eina Kari Rajesh
Date: 2014-09-08 19:39
Dear all.
Yes, it may sound silly and I also know that both are very different instruments and need its unique technique to get the best out. But, my question is, in what manner does oboe playing affects clarinet emboucher? can it be customed for the betterment of both?
As I have gained some acquaintance with clarinet, I have a fair bit of idea of how good clarinet tone being produced. I play double lip on clarinet, does this have any favours for oboe.
Your ideas and wisdom will be greatly appreciated.
BTW. The oboe is in transit, expecting to get delivered in two weeks time.
EKR
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2014-09-08 19:53
As you already play double lip on clarinet, you shouldn't have any problems with a sore top lip on oboe, so it's a good thing you already play with a double lip embouchure - you can't put your teeth directly on the oboe reed unless you're doing special effects or up in the extreme altissimo register.
Have you got a teacher? You're best getting guidance from an oboe teacher as soon as you get your oboe.
The oboe embouchure is like a smile with the sides of the mouth stretched sideways (but not excessively) and keep the oboe held up high. Adopt a European posture with both your elbows out and wrists bent so the hands form upward angles (but not too acute) against your forearms instead of curving down at the ends of your arms and looking like a praying mantis. Your fingers will be at angles to the keywork on oboe like this \\\ /// instead of more straight on (perpendicular to the instrument) like ||| ||| as on clarinet.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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