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Category: Featured Oboe Reedmaking Articles (4)
- Find Your Oboe Sound by: admin
  November 5, 2011, 22:15
  The most important aspect which determines how oboe sound develops is the sound that you have "in your ear." It is a very interesting thing to see when an…
- How to Help With Flat Oboe Reeds by: admin
  November 5, 2011, 22:10
  Probably the worst thing that you can do when playing the oboe is play on flat oboe reeds. This is one of the most common reed problems and it can be a bit…
- Some More On Oboe Reed Openings by: admin
  June 15, 2013, 16:53
  I am constantly looking for new stuff and trying everything I can think of that might help me in my oboe reed making. That includes experimenting on how i…
- What Does Response Really by: admin
  November 21, 2011, 16:23
  We always hear that you should have a responsive oboe reed. So what does that mean? Well, basically it means that all of the notes come out when you want them…
Category: Marcel Tabuteau (2)
- Marcel Tabuteau by: admin
  November 2, 2011, 23:55
  Marcel Tabuteau was born on July 2, 1887 in Compiegne, France, and died January 4, 1966. He is perhaps the most influential oboist in the United States ever.
- Marcel Tabuteau Recordings by: admin
  November 2, 2011, 22:54
  Here are some Marcel Tabuteau recordings.
Category: Oboe Books (2)
- Oboe Books by: admin
  November 5, 2011, 14:47
  Here is a list of oboe and oboe related books. To be honest, I have not read all of them, and some of them I didn't know existed. They all look very interesting…
- Oboe Books by: admin
  November 18, 2011, 01:22
  Here is a list of oboe and oboe related books. To be honest, I have not read all of them, and some of them I didn't know existed. They all look very interesting…
Category: Oboe Education (6)
- Balancing an Oboe Reed by: admin
  November 16, 2011, 05:04
  Balancing an oboe reed can be difficult, especially if you are not that experienced at it. There are some things that can help however.
- Crowing An Oboe Reed by: admin
  November 16, 2011, 04:59
  Well, you might think that all there is to crowing an oboe reed is to put it in your mouth and blow hard. In essence that is correct, but did you know that 99%…
- Finding An Oboe Teacher by: admin
  November 4, 2011, 18:02
  If your child one day comes home and says he wants to play the oboe, you must find a decent teacher in the area. Her are some hints and tips.
- Oboe Reed Pictures by: admin
  November 16, 2011, 04:51
  They say that you can't really tell much about a reed by the way it looks. I think that is true, however looks do play a small part in how the reed functions.
- Oboe Reed Tips by: admin
  November 16, 2011, 04:34
  Well, first off, sorry for the play on words here, but what the heck. Here are some reed tips
- The Curtis Factor-A Wonderful Story by: admin
  December 5, 2011, 03:44
  Here is a story about the Curtis Institute. Very interesting!!
Category: Oboe Music (5)
- Oboe Conciertos by: admin
  November 16, 2011, 04:29
  There used to be a page with all of the oboe concertos that Sheet Music Plus has, but it has gotten very big. Here is a search box that you can use. If you…
- Oboe Method Books by: admin
  November 16, 2011, 04:05
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- Oboe Music by: admin
  November 4, 2011, 18:56
  Buying oboe music is a lot easier now with the internet. Prices are very competitive and actually, the selection is better than most music stores.
- Oboe Music With Cd by: admin
  November 4, 2011, 19:51
  Oboe music with cd accompaniment, especially Music Minus One is one of the greatest ideas since they started recording music.
- Orchestral Musician's CD Rom Library for Oboe by: admin
  November 4, 2011, 19:18
  Here is a way to build a personal library of orchestral repertoire. This is a series of CD roms that contain the Kalmus editions of a large number of original…
Category: Oboe News (6)
- Albrecht Mayer and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra by: admin
  December 10, 2011, 17:31
  Here is a program on demand that features Albrecht Mayerand the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Here are the details Program details: Hindemith:…
- Boston Symphony on Demand by: admin
  November 5, 2011, 22:31
  From Delmar: Listen LIVE here Sat. Oct. 29th at 8pm ET: http://www.wgbh.org/includes/playerPopStream.cfm?station=objAllClassical Archived for 14 days on…
- Cleveland Orchestra Live Broadcast by: admin
  November 18, 2011, 03:47
  Listen LIVE at 8pm Saturday (no archive)
- Have a Concert? by: admin
  November 5, 2011, 22:34
  Hi everyone. Please let me know about your concerti, (class) recitals, masterclasses, accomplishments (auditions, teaching appointments,etc) major orchestral…
- On Demand Mozart and Britten by: admin
  November 24, 2011, 14:39
  Here is the latest from Delmar...Thanks The Mozart is the first piece, and the Britten is the first piece after intermissio…
- The Curtis Factor-A Wonderful Story by: admin
  December 5, 2011, 03:44
  Here is a story about the Curtis Institute. Very interesting!!
Category: Oboe Reed Knife Sharpening (3)
- Double Hollow Ground Knife Sharpening by: admin
  November 3, 2011, 00:17
  Double hollow ground knife sharpening is not that difficult. Here is some help to get your oboe reed knives sharp.
- Oboe Bevel Reed Knife Sharpening by: admin
  November 3, 2011, 01:41
  Knife sharpening can be a tricky business, but sharpening oboe bevel knives can actually be easier than double hollow ground knives.
- Oboe Reed Knife Sharpening by: admin
  November 3, 2011, 00:45
  Confused by the oboe reed knife sharpening task that we are stuck doing? Well, you've come to the right place. Let me try and explain in plain ol English.
Category: Oboe Reed Testing (1)
- Oboe Reed Testing by: admin
  November 4, 2011, 17:55
  Reed testing is a very important aspect of reed making. The most important thing a reed can do is to function properly.
Category: Oboe Reedmaking Advice (5)
- Find Your Oboe Sound by: admin
  November 5, 2011, 22:15
  The most important aspect which determines how oboe sound develops is the sound that you have "in your ear." It is a very interesting thing to see when an…
- How To Get a Better Opening On An Oboe Reed by: admin
  May 8, 2012, 14:52
  Many of us have problems maintaining a stable opening on our oboe reeds. Here are some tricks and suggestions to help keep the openings on your oboe reeds…
- How to Help With Flat Oboe Reeds by: admin
  November 5, 2011, 22:10
  Probably the worst thing that you can do when playing the oboe is play on flat oboe reeds. This is one of the most common reed problems and it can be a bit…
- Need Low Note Response by: admin
  November 5, 2011, 22:18
  Here is the first question answered from the "most burning reed question" series that I decided to start 2 weeks ago. "My reeds are flat. Gouge is Innoledy…
- What Does Response Really by: admin
  November 21, 2011, 16:23
  We always hear that you should have a responsive oboe reed. So what does that mean? Well, basically it means that all of the notes come out when you want them…
Category: Oboe Reedmaking Supplies (1)
- Oboe Reed Making Supplies by: admin
  November 13, 2011, 22:11
  There are many places to buy oboe reed making supplies. Some of these places use the "old fashioned" way of placing an order and sending a check. Other places…
Category: Oboe Reedmaking Videos (2)
- A new Oboe Reed Making Video Demonstration by: admin
  March 28, 2016, 19:39
  Here is the first video in a small series by oboist Pierre Roy. He takes an oboe reed from blank to finished reed in these videos. They are fantastic and I…
- Watch The Master John Mack Make An Oboe Reed by: admin
  June 16, 2013, 00:25
  I thought I would start off this set of oboe reedmaking videos with the master, John Mack. Need I say more. This is a very rare video of Mr. Mack making an…
Category: Oboe Sound Developement (3)
- Finding That Great Oboe Sound by: admin
  November 4, 2011, 17:58
  o, you're searching for that perfect oboe sound. But do you know what you are really searching for?
- More Oboe Warm Up Exercises by: admin
  November 3, 2011, 02:41
  More Oboe Warm Up Exercises. Try them and see if your sound improves.
- Oboe Warm Up Exercises by: admin
  November 3, 2011, 02:27
  Warming up is a very important part of oboe playing. The reed, embouchure, and air stream must work together in order for you to achieve the best sound…
Category: Oboe Videos (2)
- by: admin
  May 3, 2012, 15:38
  Here is a video of one of my favorite oboists, Liang Wang playing the first movement of the Mozart Oboe Quartet. Other movements will be on the way this…
- A new Oboe Reed Making Video Demonstration by: admin
  March 28, 2016, 19:39
  Here is the first video in a small series by oboist Pierre Roy. He takes an oboe reed from blank to finished reed in these videos. They are fantastic and I…

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