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Re: Starting Again!

Author: Skuff
Date: 2004-12-11 12:13

Hello!

Your situation sounds familiar to me. It's been almost 30 years (27 to be exact) since I played daily in school. Now I'm reading all those technique sections in my old books, and I'm starting again (even looking for a teacher). Wonderfully, the notes seem hard-wired in my brain, but I'm out-of-shape with breathing, embouchure, and everything else required.

Now come all the conflicting replies.... I took my oboe in for service, just yesterday. Mostly everything looks good. It has been stored in my bedroom (where ever we lived) all the years it's been idle. The service man (who I do like and have worked with for other instruments) did not recommend bore oil. That surprised me. He commented that it is a balancing act with the inside and the outside of the instrument. Too much swelling on the inside from oil (when the outside is drier) could cause a crack.

Because of my experience with solid wood guitars, I'm going to keep my oboe out of cold weather (or any sudden temperature changes). I'll be watching the humidity in the house (making sure things don't get too dry). Obviously, swabing good after playing. And I'm going to love getting reaquainted with my old friend.

I wish you the best,
Marcia

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