Author: oboist2
Date: 2017-09-02 02:13
My reeds register on a tuner as sometimes a B and sometimes a C, it depends on the reed. I do find if the reed crows to a B flat, it generally requires a lot to get it up to pitch, conversely, one that crows a C# is often a little high in pitch - however it is just a guide. What I find more useful is the resistance behind the crow. If the crow is tight and does not rattle freely, then more work has to be done to free the reed up. A nice easily produced crow will usually produce a reed with enough flexibility that I can adjust any pitch variances, and one tends to do it instinctively. Mind you, you need an oboe that locks in its tonal centres well - I am lucky, my old Louis does.
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