Author: HautboisJJ
Date: 2011-11-08 11:41
With all that in mind, an easy reed, an oboe in good adjustment, what is left then is pure technique. To me the hardest thing is to start a note with the withdrawal of the tongue, without a hint of micro movement from the embouchure. For the lower register, a find a few things crucial:
1. Tongue must completely cover the opening of the reed when preparing air pressure in mouth. To be sure, place a small amount of pressure on the opening. A logical amount of course.
2. There should be a decent amount of air in the mouth but little air pressure before the tongue is withdrawn from the reed. More of a feeling than science! So the less time to prepare the air in the mouth, the better.
3. Tongue must withdraw as fast as possible without an attack. It is a movement of going away, not attacking . I.e. Going forward before going away.
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