The Oboe BBoard

The Oboe BBoard The C4 standard

New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In

Re: New oboe, some random questions/issues

Author: Chris P
Date: 2017-04-24 15:48

The forked F vent is the most common problem with oboes if it isn't set up correctly as it often gets overlooked as it is fully closed when no RH fingers are held down. But as soon as you close RH3, that will release the F vent so it can open and it should then be closed by RH2.

So to check it, hold down RH3 to release it and then close RH2 to check if it's closing (using a feeler gauge to check the F vent pad) and adjust it so both RH2 and the F vent are closing together. Chances are it might not be closing fully and that will impair the notes from D downwards.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

Reply To Message | Avail. Forums | Flat View

Newer Topic | Older Topic

Topics