Author: ohsuzan
Date: 2007-09-06 01:16
In my experience, the best thing is what Chris has said -- a comfortable reed that speaks easily.
My teacher has also advised that low notes come more easily when one is playing more on the tip of the reed, and with a more open embouchure (open the back teeth more -- more "ah").
I would also mention that making sure that your D tone hole is well-covered can be a factor. Some oboes (mine, for one) seem to have a longer "reach" for the D, and it's easy to slip off of it just a little, creating a difficult or impossible C.
Having the oboe in good adjustment is also critical to getting the C and below. If you are having chronic problems with the low C that don't yield to reed, placement, embouchure, and fingering adjustments, check your F resonance key. It may have gotten a little loose. Literally, a tiny tick of a turn can make all the difference in how easily your low notes come.
And finally, some oboes just have balky low notes. (One of the reasons I like my Covey is because it has really nice low notes.)
Susan
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