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Re: Lip Strength

Author: Old Oboe
Date: 2007-10-06 02:51

I played through high school and one year of college. About a year after graduation I bought my own oboe, having used school instruments. I eventually joined a community band for a few years and really enjoyed it. I then moved and didn't play for about 15 years. (I pulled it out once to play duets with a friend who played recorder.) I resumed playing a year ago and have experienced much of what has been discussed. Now I notice that my fingers get stiff after playing and my right wrist aches. (I'm 56) My embouchure has come back slowly. My oboe was way out of adjustment and not that good to begin with. I just upgraded to a better instrument and now I'm looking to take lessons. The plus side is that now I am making music rather than playing notes and I am enjoying it more than ever before. Additionally I am exeperiencing a lot of growth by attempting little solos in the band music (I used to always play second.). Sometimes I fall flat, but I'm losing that fear of playing exposed parts that kept me paralysed for a long time. I'm soaking up all the advice and trying it out! Music is truly theraputic!

Linda

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