 The Fingering Forum
|
Author: Polar
Date: 2002-09-24 04:02
This is for oboe players only. Whenever I get new reeds it takes quite a while for me to break them in (ie tuned, sound good, etc.). Usually my new reeds are quite flat. Is there any good way you guys know to speed up the breaking-in process or do it w/o killing reed life?
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Torus Tubarius
Date: 2002-09-24 13:08
Do you mean "new" as in from the music store or "new" as in one that someone has made for you? If you mean new as in store-bought new then the only advice I can give is to make sure that you allow the reed to soak well (for 3-5 minutes) before you play it for the first time. That and my usual spiel about how terrible store-bought reeds are and how you should seek out a professional to buy reeds from ASAP.
If it is a handmade reed, then make sure that it crows at least a C. If not then clip it up to pitch and see if that helps.
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Polar
Date: 2002-09-25 01:40
Well, I take lessons, and sometimes my teacher gives me his professional reeds to use, but he tells me to save them for concerts and stuff b/c they are so good. Usually i buy reeds i use to practice or play during class (highschool band) from www.forrestsmusic.com. I use the Duste medium ones. They aren't too bad are they? My instructor says they are decent though. =P
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Rob L.
Date: 2002-09-26 02:41
Forrets is one of the best oboe supplers there is, if they are selling it, the reeds should be pretty good. Never played one though. www.mmimports.com has a reed type called Colon .... suberb reed, costs $21
Figure out how to make your own though, you will beniefit extensively from it.
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Jon H
Date: 2004-12-16 17:50
First soak the new reed(s) in warm water for about twenty to thirty minutes. Dry them really well. Blow on the reed without the oboe for one or two minutes. Then it should be easier to play and better tone.
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
The Clarinet Pages
|
 |
