Oboe Blog
Finding That Great Oboe Sound
So, you're searching for that perfect oboe sound. But do you know what you are really searching for? Many words are used to describe the sound of the oboe. Light Dark Bright 3 dimensional Heavy Reedy Nasal Take your pick. The most important...
Oboe Reed Testing
How Do Your Reeds Actually Work? Reed testing is a very important aspect of reed making. The most important thing a reed can do is to function properly. That means in part the notes sound when you want them to, not when the reed wants them to. As important as a...
More Oboe Warm Up Exercises
Here are some more oboe warm-up exercises. Try them basically the same way. Here is another one which is basically the same thing. The same rules apply as the last one. Here is something different. Air support is the most important thing in this example. Think of...
Oboe Warm Up Exercises
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 combined with the best attacks. These oboe warm up exercises are great for improving all three of these...
Oboe Bevel Reed Knife Sharpening
Knife sharpening can be a tricky business, but sharpening bevel knives can actually be easier than double hollow ground knives. The thing is, you have to keep the angles constant. Whatever you do, don't change the angles by lifting up the knife. First, start with...
Oboe Reed Knife Sharpening
Confused by the 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. Knife Sharpening is probably the most important and least understood aspects of oboe reed making. My teachers always used...