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Re: Spread vs. Focus in Sound

Author: mjfoboe
Date: 2010-04-03 11:03

Elizabeth,

I agree with you completely. The instrument must be flexible and as I say one must be able to "bend" the sound. You need to be able to have depth of dynamics and depth of color..................................etc.

I am just "focusing" (no pun intended) on the depth of sound (core)produced I believe by the lower joint and/or the bell. Of course there are other characteristics to be considered.

The second Marigaux had a wonderful core but less warmth and resonance to its tone.

My my recent experience suggests this "core" quality (the bell?) creates a beautiful projection with little effort on my part - regardless of reeds. For me this is a wonderful attribute for an Oboe.

Next time listen to where the sound seems to resonate - is it the upper part of the Oboe or the lower? Is the sound near your ear as it was with my old Loree or in front of you?

Mark

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