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Good Reed size after long absence?

Author: Elkwoman46
Date: 2007-02-09 21:39

I still have some reeds in my stash, but what would be good for beginning again? I forgot. Also, what are your thoughts on advancing to thicker sizes? When? To those quite accomplished: what size reed are you favoring at your advanced level?

Okay, and the dreaded question...what is your reed brand preference?
Do you buy expensive ones or reasonably priced ones.

I would love to know all your thoughts about reeds and what you like and why if you would like to share.

Thanks bunches.

P.S. When I first started, my teacher was making sythnethic (sp?) reeds and I bought one from him that I really liked and wow did it ever last and didn't splinter, etc. I did use my share of natural reeds too.
No clue where I would get any of those the teacher made anymore, this was even in a different state from where I live now. I have to say though, they were nice.

Oh and another P.S. How do you all take care of them? Clean them? Dry them? I forgot reed management. Thanks again.

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Re: Good Reed size after long absence?

Author: Chris P
Date: 2007-02-09 22:56

Try a 2 to begin with, and see how it plays.

After use you can either leave them to dry in the plastic holders they came in, or a plastic reed guard or reed case.

Or leave them on the mouthpiece like I do!

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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Re: Good Reed size after long absence?

Author: sockmonkey70
Date: 2007-02-10 03:44

I just started again after a 3 year absence..I started on a 2 1/2 and I sounded funky..Moved up to a 3 and sound a little like my old self again

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Re: Good Reed size after long absence?

Author: BobD
Date: 2007-02-10 09:34

With due respect, ElkLady, the issues you raise have been hashed over here many times and a "Search" will give you many ideas. If you want to "chat" about them maybe putting your email address in your profile will entice someone with the inclination to respond directly.

Bob Draznik

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