The Oboe BBoard

The Oboe BBoard The C4 standard

New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In

Re: Need recommendation

Author: jhoyla
Date: 2009-08-07 14:20

> So with that, I took it up again and got used to playing using conservatoire
> fingerings due to the fuller sond they produce (but still use the thumbplate
> fingerings for arpeggios and tremolos) by taking the thumbplate off for a while.

I assume you took the spring out as well, or used a thimble? :-)

On my old Marigaux Strasser with added thumbplate, all that was necessary was to unhook the thumbplate spring. Conservatoire from then on.

I also suffered the B&H Regent oboe in my youth. My teacher was so upset with the poor quality of this instrument that he traveled to the manufacturer to make his displeasure known, but got nowhere. He offered to help them redesign the keywork. I did my Grade 5 on that instrument - don't ask me how.

J.

Reply To Message | Avail. Forums | Flat View

Newer Topic | Older Topic

Topics