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Re: Nice tone?

Author: sömeone
Date: 2004-03-16 11:30

i congrate you because you have made a choice that will entirely change your way of looking and appreciating music - taking up the oboe!

when you start learning the oboe, there are a lot of things to worry about.
without a teacher, basically you will have to suffer and try to get as much resources and information as you can, just like me when i started playing.
the oboe is one of instrument when without proper guidance will lead to tons of bad habits.

tone is very subjective. until you are able to start producing a decent acceptable tone, i don't think tone discussion is suitable for you. of course to give you an introduction of the oboe tone, i will try to give you some points to ponder. the idea of good tone is different throughout countries and various playing styles. for example (not in any order of preference), the american style of reed and playing is said to be lighter than most other but dark in tone and blends easily in the orchestra. the german tone is very dark and is much more difficult to play and control. french is bright and vibrato is often included in tone projectory as a must. etc etc.

it is normal to sound harsh when you are just starting to play. sounding the oboe actually needs little air. instead, you have to learn to apply high pressure with the amount of air you have to sound a decnt tone. with good posture and discipline in playing, you will progress quickly.

embouchure talk i will ommit for now, until the day i think no one will ever post anything to help you, of course i hope will not happen. haha.
good luck.

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