Author: HelenJ
Date: 2013-04-26 19:34
Hi Ronin614!
I started to teach myself the oboe a year ago, at the age of 43.
I've dabbled in various instruments over the years, but felt they weren't a good match for me for whatever reason. I'm hoping the oboe is 'the one' and so far I'm enjoying it.
It certainly has its challenges, especially the lips getting tired, as Wai Kit mentioned above. I find practising daily helps with this and slowly my lips are getting stronger and I'm able to play for longer.
I find the reeds a struggle at times as well. I don't make my own. When I first started, I bought a few beginner reeds to try and could barely get a squeak out of some of them. Once I found a maker who seemed to make the perfect reed for me, I stuck with them and it has made such a difference to ease of playing.
I practise at around the same time each evening, so I get to fit it in. I only manage about 10 mins at the most during the week.
Before I bought my oboe, I bought a couple of oboe reeds to practice my embouchure on.
I think you should definitely give it a try! Have you had a go on the oboe you have yet?
Good luck,
Helen
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