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Re: Octave water

Author: hautbois
Date: 2009-07-19 12:51

I have noticed that if I happened to produce a single column of moisture down the top joint on the side of the instrument opposite the tone holes, then I would not develop problems with water under any of those pads. I have also noticed that if I laid the instrument across my lap while resting or turning pages, that this column would be disrupted and the probability of water problems would increase; consequently I would keep the instrument more vertical at all times. If I noticed an 'in tact' column of water when it was time for intermission, I was reluctant to disturb it with swabbing, and instead I placed the instrument on a very stable stand (such as the Blayman) and covered it with a 'cozy' (also making certain that it is positioned in a place where other musicians could not topple it when coming and going). I have not done this, but I have heard of oboists utilizing this capillary action of water by creating the column deliberately with tap water (and probably an eye dropper or other such device) prior to playing.
Elizabeth

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