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Re: Windows in oboe reeds

Author: vboboe
Date: 2006-12-03 02:41

intersting topic :-) especially the higher altitude shorter reed experience

<<'staggered' placement with the left window a bit above the right window on a given side. They did line up in similar positions from side blade to blade>>

when i was introduced to cutting the more advanced 'cathedral window' reed in 4th beginner's year 'way back when in 60's, i recall being told to stagger the length of the lower windows by about 1/10 to 1/8 inch, but the upper windows right under the heart (or bridge) should be as symetrical as possible and equally cut in depth

for the lower windows though, apparently it depended on which side of my mouth i held the reed while lifting my lip for air exchange during venting breath technique. I'm right dominant (lift left upper lip for venting) so i was told to cut the lower window a bit longer on the right side of the reed when it's in the oboe, ditto if turn reed over, this meant back to back blades were consistent asymetrical pairs same as they were on each blade

the explanation given me at the time was that there's a tiny bit more automatic rollover when venting, so it's better to have a 'flatter' window on my lip contact side as rollover sharpens notes

Dunno, had my lessons continued on to circular breathing technique, whether i would have received different instructions for cutting lower windows evenly and symmetrical later

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