WHY MAKE OBOE REEDS?
Many oboists struggle to make reeds and often the reed itself becomes their goal. Playing the oboe — gradually or suddenly — takes a lesser priority due to the many "reed problems." The enjoyment and primary purpose of playing the oboe waits and suffers.
Reedmaking need not occupy your attention and time beyond reason, and using The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Oboe Reedmaking keeps the reader on track toward successful reedmaking leaving more time for practice and performance.
Reedmaking need not occupy your attention and time beyond reason, and using The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Oboe Reedmaking keeps the reader on track toward successful reedmaking leaving more time for practice and performance.
STARTING TO MAKE OBOE REEDS AND COST
The cost of making reeds needs to be compared to the cost of purchasing reeds, lesson time spent adjusting reeds, frustration with reeds, limitations on practice due to unplayable reeds, or the cost of not knowing enough about reeds.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Oboe Reedmaking: A Guide to the American School of Oboe Reedmaking will help you determine if making your own reeds is a viable option — starting with as few as 6 tools.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Oboe Reedmaking: A Guide to the American School of Oboe Reedmaking will help you determine if making your own reeds is a viable option — starting with as few as 6 tools.
