Legere oboe reed review update I have played around with the Legere oboe reed I purchased a couple of weeks ago. I have also heard from some colleagues around the world about their experiences with the synthetic oboe reeds. Please see my post “Legere oboe reed review” if you are new to the topic, or how I…
oboe reed response introduction
Oboe Reed Response; a great reed starts with great response… Have you ever had one of those days where your tongue is pecking away at the oboe reed, working as hard as it can, and your articulations still sound slow or sloppy? Well, your reed may have response issues. Don’t worry, by recognizing the oboe…
oboe cleaning, a step-by-step guide
Cleaning the oboe is loving the oboe. Oboes need love too. Cleaning the inside of oboe after every playing session is a “must do” task whether you are a beginner or a professional oboist. Oboe cleaning is not difficult, but it is very important therefore it should always be done. We oboists blow air into the…
Legere oboe reed review
Introducing the new Legere oboe reed. No water required, just add air The oboe community has been buzzing lately about the new synthetic Legere oboe reed. I heard some lovely recordings of oboists playing on the reed a few days ago and was impressed that someone finally made a good sounding oboe reed from synthetic…
oboe reed resistance.
Understanding Oboe Reed Resistance The term “resistance” is one we oboists all know well in practice, but can struggle slightly when it comes to describing what the term actually refers to. What causes resistance? how can I understand what affects the level of resistance in oboe reeds ? how can know what is causing the…
6 Reasons oboists should meditate
6 Reasons oboists should meditate I am a huge proponent of meditation for personal well-being. It plays a huge role in my life to reduce stress, increase focus, increase creativity, relieve and prevent tension within the body, as well as provide numerous other benefits. There has been a lot of studies recently promoting the positive…
“The Big Three” qualities of oboe reeds; Resistance, response, and intonation
Introducing “The Big Three” qualities of oboe reeds. Resistance, response, and intonation. The oboe reed can be perceived to be a complicated, finicky, and mysterious device. We oboists tend to fuss to no end over the small noise maker, spending hours lurched over a reed desk on our search for perfection. Over time the mysteries…
oboe reeds for beginners
Oboe Reeds For Beginners. The oboe is often recognized as one of the most difficult instruments to play. Beginning oboe students are often intimidated by the reputation of the instrument. The oboe is a rather difficult instrument for several reasons, but the major difficulty is dealing with the oboe reed. The reed itself is constructed…
How to play dynamics on the oboe
So.. How do you play dynamics on the oboe anyway? Here are my thoughts. Building a large dynamic range on the oboe can be challenging for oboe students of all ages. Students must work smart and hard to create a large range of dynamics from ppp, to fff with a beautiful rich tone throughout the…
