Hey everyone, a few people seemed interested in the wood-sleeved staples I make in my workshop after seeing them in my post last week, and I've been working very hard to getting some ready to roll out. If you're interested, please take a look!
i’ve spent 7 weeks on the oboe w no prior experience w any instruments. should i spend 7 dollars a tuner?? if not pls suggest some free apps or websites i could use
But seriously, how
I’m currently an oboist in my sophomore year of Highschool and I’ve been playing the oboe for 3 years. From the time that I started, my tone has definitely improved, but it’s still not up to where I want it to be 😞 my band directors have coerced me into trying out for Allstate (I’m not expecting to get in, but I still want to try!) and I want to have a warmer and more mature tone for the audition. All tips are welcome!!
Side note, please excuse the ATROCIOUS timing and extreme lack of dynamics 🥲
I was in need of a means to soak both my English Horn and Oboe reeds during a musical. Something that wasn't too cumbersome and that i would be able to grab a specific reed quickly in the dark. So I designed and printed one. Keeps the reeds separate for easy grabbing on the fly and has a magnetic base to keep it from getting knocked off my stand in the pit.
I’ve seen professional players using mutes in exposed passages in symphonic setting. I’m convinced they work, but maybe only on low register? They look homemade. Anybody have a good example of how they made a DIY mute?
I recently got 2 Gualco 46 from my teacher after complaining that I didn't like normal cork reeds. I happened to really like them but now I need help to find what type of metal plating.
I've looked on oboe-shop where they sell these staples and there are 2 contenders. Silver-plated and rhodium-plated.
I've asked my teacher as well but she didn't buy the staples and also got them from someone…