 The Oboe BBoard
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2010-03-10 09:55
On conservatoire systems the Bb and C pads lie closed (on dual and thumbplate they're open standing), so to get water out of them you can either close RH1 to open both of them up and blow into the toneholes (try to do this quietly!), or while the top joint is seperate, press the upper end of the linkage bar (the 'con bar') on the right hand side of the joint to open them both and blow the water out.
While holding the linkage bar and joint firmly, you can always give the top joint a good shake to dislodge water - but do be sure you hold the joint firmly so it doesn't go flying across the room.
On conservatoire system oboes you can also place a small wooden wedge between the lower end of the con bar and joint surface to lift it up (but not forcing it) so the Bb and C pads remain open while it's in the case so air can circulate through all the main action toneholes (no need on dual/thumbplate oboes as the Bb and C pads remain open anyway).
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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hautboy |
2010-03-09 17:58 |
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ohsuzan |
2010-03-09 18:50 |
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hautboy |
2010-03-09 19:05 |
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johnt |
2010-03-09 19:05 |
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hautboy |
2010-03-09 19:15 |
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ohsuzan |
2010-03-09 20:03 |
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hautboy |
2010-03-09 20:22 |
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Chris P |
2010-03-09 22:30 |
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jhoyla |
2010-03-10 05:45 |
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Chris P |
2010-03-10 09:55 |
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johnt |
2010-03-10 14:37 |
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