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Re: Dimensions of Sound

Author: RobinDesHautbois
Date: 2010-05-28 20:53

Oh, that question hits the nail right on the head!
I play two instruments: a 1985 Loree (full-professional standard bore) and a 1921 Pan-American (student model). The Loree has a clearer tone that tends to the buzz but it is sooooo easy to blow. The Pan-American sounds lovely, but it's an extinct student model.... don't go there! My Loree is being revoiced right now: I don't know if the tone colour will change.

Best for you is to read the comments on www.oboes.us (Peter Hurd's website). My prof used to play a Marigaux and he sounded great.

Also, reeds are extremely important. What I do is concentrate on the sides tapering very thin and the heart blending in well to the tip. NEVER any hump or bump in the heart and "I don't do windows".

But this is a HUGE can of worms to open. So best you get more advice from more experienced oboists you can actually see in person and take years perfecting your reeds.

If you don't make reeds yourself, might I recommend
http://www.le-roseau.ca/index_en.php?noneu=1

Best of luck!

Robin Tropper
M.A.Sc., B.Mus., B.Ed.
http://RobinDesHautbois.blogspot.ca/music

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