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A reed that is too soft will vibrate too much and create a rough sound, while a reed that is too hard for your embouchure will be stiff and unresponsive. Oboe reed adjustment guide by khara wolf asses your crow and how the reed is playing. The funny thing is, the solutions to some of the most frustrating oboe reed problems are just too simple and obvious to notice. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the oboe reed book. He was principal oboist of the philadelphia lyric and grand opera companies 196264 and lorchestre. This unique study analyzes in detail 168 reeds by 81 artists from 14 countries, and strikingly shows each reed in reflected light and in silhouette, revealing the relative thickness and contours of the reed. A straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds kindle edition by light, jay, micich, paul. Jay light takes a somewhat light hearted approach to a serious subject, addressing topics such as attitude, preparation and approach to the job as well as the step by step processes of reed making. This straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds is a modern classic. Product description the oboe reed book by jay light. A dark, warm, pleasing oboe sound comes from resistance of the reed, first and foremost. An easy reed or beginningstudentsoft reed is almost always scraped too thin, making the vibrations easier to achieve without much air support. The jones oboe reed is one of the few commercial oboe reeds available with the long scrape used by nearly all professionals.

The akademiemodel wiener oboe, first developed in the late 19th century by josef hajek from earlier instruments by c. Get the guaranteed lowest prices on magic reed oboe reeds instruments at musicians friend. Reed making and the philadelphia oboe legacy by joseph shalita. Check back soon for more information and tutorials on reed making. Aaron lakota is an oboist, oboe reed maker, and oboe teacher. Mouth on the thread not the cane blow with a lot of air and there should be three octaves of a c play the reed in the oboe to check for stability and tone things you are looking. This is what i call the jay light oboe reed and how i make it. Oboe reed making kit small contains 10 pieces french standard gouged and shaped cane 10.

And you dont have to cut or shape them to deliver a deeper, velvety tone like other oboe reeds. Golde of dresden 180373, is now made by several makers such as andre. Pencil used to mark sections of the reed for scraping. The oboe is a wonderful instrument, but as we all know making reeds is a real problem. Jay light takes a somewhat lighthearted approach to a serious subject, addressing topics such as attitude, preparation and approach to the job as well as the step by step processes of reed making.

It doesnt make me special or anything, but it does give me perspective on what works, what doesnt and some of the most common obstacles that can keep you from enjoying your oboe reeds. This unique study analyzes in detail 168 reeds by 81 artists from 1. It is easy to become frustrated by making reeds that dont work the way you want them to. Giving you options to try different approaches to reed making purchase your oboe.

Nielsen brass staples, nielsen wedge knife with file handle specify small, medium, or large handle, block, wood mandrel, thread, specify color, medium plaque, small metric ruler and beeswax. A few musicians said that this tone is the norm for stradella reeds. Finest french cane is sorted, selected, and processed by skilled craftsmen, then the reeds are created using the worlds most advanced reed machinery. Ledets unique study of techniques for styling oboe reeds analyzes, in detail, 166 examples of reeds by 80 artists from 14 countries. Making oboe reeds can be a traumatic expierience, even for the most seasoned professional. Be sure to suck out excess water or saliva before attempting to play the reed or that moisture will be pushed into the oboe or make a gargling sound. I was wondering if this could be due to the change of reed brand the width of the reed cane seemed a lot smaller than the jones reeds or the fact that it was a mediumsoft reed. However, everyones mouth is different and a medium soft might work perfectly for you while others may use a medium hard reed, like myself. Apr 28, 20 this is what i call the jay light oboe reed and how i make it. The oboe reed book jay light charles double reed company.

A highly recommended book for every oboe reed maker. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The cor anglais otherwise know as an english horn is commonly played by oboists as well but it uses a larger double reed than the oboe. This shows closeup reedmaking for beginners through advanced players, with detailed instructions. How to fix an oboe reed without really knowing what youre doing by stacey berk university of wisconsinstevens point the reed should be soaked for all of the following steps. Avoid this mistake with your beginning oboe students smartmusic. The oboe is the highest instrument in the double reed family followed by the cor anglais, bassoon and then contrabassoon which is very low. The oboe reed book, by jay light a manual and reference guide for making, understanding, and adjusting oboe reeds. For the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration.

The result is a loud, quacky oboe reed that is unstable and can easily be overblown. The oboe reed book a straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds by jay light offers some helpful philosophy on reed making, includes a lot of useful information about tools, cane and other supplies, deals with knife sharpening, tying blanks, knife techniques and scraping the reed. Ohboh is a type of double reed woodwind instrument. A straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds. A guide to the american school of oboe reedmaking, vol.

Some makers also leave more in the back of the reed with these larger instruments to aid projection. Balancing a reed different for different purposes 10. A straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds by jay light. The wiener oboe viennese oboe is a type of modern oboe that retains the essential bore and tonal characteristics of the historical oboe. The most common oboe plays in the treble or soprano range. Making oboe reeds precision reed making tools, oboe. A straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds light, jay on. Sep 16, 2014 for the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. Reed is a multiple usa today, wall street journal, and new york times bestselling author. By steering clear of a lightsounding reed, you also give up light feeling reeds and you end up with a 2 x 4, as my teacher would say. Oboe reeds soaked in water will last longer than reeds soaked with saliva. More even than the oboe, the balance of the english horn, oboe damore, and bass oboe reeds affects pitch, volume, and stability in the upper registers, and will need to be experimented with.

Some players love making reeds, while others rank it up there with root canal. Saliva will break down the oboe reed quicker than water, so i advise you favor soaking oboe reeds in water. C reed is the author of three series of novels including the very popular surrender your love series, the. The reed seemed fairly easy to play yet its pitch was way off.

Please note that my reeds have a much different look than commercial reeds. Dec, 2018 the stradella oboe reed medium soft is a handmade woodwind reed that some oboe players prefer to other brands. Check with me on specifics before ordering some places have more measurement options. Reed blanks a tied oboe reed that has not been scraped or clipped open. He is a 1963 graduate of the curtis institute of music. I dont know the exact psychology behind that but it is something about thinking you need to go in the opposite direction of a really lightsounding oboe reed. The stradella oboe reed medium soft is a handmade woodwind reed that some oboe players prefer to other brands. The crow of the reed should be c in two or three octaves. Regrinding the reed knife also putting a first burr on a new knife 3.

Each reed is individually tested and adjusted by hand. Each reed is strikingly photographed both in reflected light and in silhouette, clearly illustrating the relative thickness and shaping of the various sections of the reed. Includes information on gouge measurements and preferred supplies used to make oboe reeds. The making oboe reeds ebook will show you all of this and a lot more. Jay light s casual, fun style of writing makes this a delight to use as a constant reference while reed making. Avoid this mistake with your beginning oboe students. Reed tools oboe sheet music handmade cases hb oboe reeds. She is best known for writing steamy contemporary romances that have a touch of suspense and mystery.

Ive lived this story many more times than id like to remember. The oboe reed book by jay light hodge products, inc. Medium yellow, high quality synthetic reed, longer lasting than cane reeds, ready to use and reliable, resistant, not affected by humidity, dark, warm tone, high consistency, durability and optimal blowing. Includes illustrations by paul micich a wonderful guide to oboe reed making. Each reed is strikingly photographed both in reflected light and in silhouette, clearly illustrating the relative thickness and shaping of. Mary reed has 61 books on goodreads with 5480 ratings. Oboe reeds, english horn reeds, baroque oboe reeds, oboe damore reeds, gouged cane, shaped cane, oboes and accessories. Includes useful information about tools, cane and other supplies, knife sharpening, tying blanks, knife techniques and scraping the. Student oboe reed for beginning players up to age 12 plays easily with a good tone. Lamp for looking at light shining through the reed to assess thickness.