Author: Oboelips
Date: 2015-07-28 22:10
I'm an oboist (orchestral and pit orchestra) who occasionally doubles on sax. My husband was a sax major, so I do have built-in lessons, as well as using his alto which darn near plays itself!!
The key to a good sax sound still uses an "O" embouchure, and I have to do long tones to re-establish a good sax sound That seems to be the most important thing, and the fingers fall into place after that. Other than that, and having to sit on a board and a pillow to play (I'm short and have neck issues) , it's all fun.
Just got through with "State Fair" , Reed 2, which was Oboe 60%, English Horn 10%, and Alto, 40%. Good fun.
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