Author: d-oboe
Date: 2007-09-17 02:52
However many I need, really.
I like to aim for at least 3 reeds ready for regular use. During heavy performing time, rather than just rehearsing, I aim for 5 reeds. Obviously, this doesn't always happen, and after all, we only ever perform on one reed at a time - I usually don't switch reeds in a performance unless it's necessary. I know some people have up to 5 different reeds they use for a single performance...but that's really an "orchestral" way of doing things. In terms of non-orchestral playing, and of course, auditions (which many people have to do) I think it's better to learn to do everything necessary on the one reed that is in the oboe, rather than having to switch reeds for this/that repertoire. Of course, keep plenty of extra reeds on hand if one breaks, or dies out too quickly, but they shouldn't be specifically required in the performance. That way, I think there is actually much less stress on the performer - because if you prepare so much that you can do everything on one reed, then your 3 backup reeds are actually backups!!
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