Author: ClariTone
Date: 2006-07-01 21:36
Hello!!!
I recently returned to the oboe and have a few questions concerning reeds. I am an accomplished clarinetist - All-State Band, All Superior Markings on upper-division clarinet solos at State Music Festivals, Full-Ride music scholarship to university, 1st place PSU Young Artist Competition playing the Weber Concertino, etc.
When ordering reeds, do I still need to start with the softest beginner reeds (medium soft?) or can I move up a few levels with my previous clarinet experience??
Where can one order reeds??? Sadly the local music store (previously a Ma & Pa store which specialized in Band and String Instruments) was assimilated by another local Mega-Music Store and has slowly been weeding out their Band/Orchestra personnel and thusly the quality of the merchandise has plummeted (It has been transformed into a Guitar and Drum store staffed by punk-rock kids with multiple tattooes and piercings, UGH!!!). I don't know of any pros in my area (Southwest Missouri, USA) that make reeds and sell them. I have heard of the Edmund Nielson Co. which makes reeds. They are categorized by the color of the thread (Blue, Red, Black, Pink, Purple, White, etc.). However I am confused as to which color would best suit me (Clarinet reeds aren't classified by color, lol!!!) since I have previous experience playing a reed. How do you know when to start upgrading strength??? When should I start using "American Scrape" reeds (from the beginning or wait til I have a firm grounding in oboe fundamentals???)???
Thanks for taking the time to read this long and drawn out post!!!
Clayton - The oboe playing clarinetist.
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