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Re: IYO, the best reeds that fit these descriptions? r/o +++

Author: Tim
Date: 2007-08-09 05:48

Hmm...It may be the reed/embochure, but another possibility is that the oboe is out of adjustment. Is there a particular low note that the problems start on (e.g. F# sounds, but E and below have problems).

Some quick checks:
1) Is there some small amount of play (wiggle) in the F# key before it engages the right side bridge that raises small pads below the A and B keys? If not, these might be leaking.
2) Is the F# bridge screw that closes the G# turned too far? The screw should be just tight enough so that if you play a low D and press the G# key, there is no sound change. If the screw is any tighter, the F# key risks not closing all the way. Some folks recommend keeping this screw a little loose so that the timbre of D changes slightly, but the low notes speak easier.

There's a bunch of other things that can go wrong to make the low notes difficult. If you haven't had your oboe teacher or oboe repair professional look at your oboe, it might be worth trying that before blaming the reed.

Tim

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