what side of the oboe reed faces up?

What side of the oboe reed faces up? This question was asked on Quora and I took a moment to answer it. Ultimatly I think it to be about oboe reed articulation, but the question got me thinking a little deeper anout the topic. “Is there a correct side to place an Oboe Reed on…

Make oboe reeds, a step by step overview

 Learn how to make oboe reeds step by step. There are many steps  while making oboe reeds, I will outline the process but it can take years to learn to make oboe reeds from start to finish. Certain steps in themselves take years to learn and master. This is not meant to discourage anyone from…

The Landwell Reed knife

The Landwell Reed Knife The Landwell reed knife is the gold standard for oboe reed making in my opinion. They have a thick enough blade to not chatter but are thin enough to provide great control. I tend to use double hollow ground knives for tip work and for windows where fine detail is needed and…