Course overview during this intense six day course you will take part in the entire process of creating your own baroque oboe. If the reed has a wire, you can try lowering this which can help free up the reed. See more ideas about oboe, english horn and bassoon. The oboe reed book by jay light hodge products, inc. Each reed is individually tested and adjusted by hand. Making participants will learn the steps and skills needed to make. Product description the oboe reed book by jay light. In 2001, legendary oboist john mack performed in the orcas island chamber music festival. One complete taille or oboe da caccia reed specify bassoon type or oboe type. A guide through each step of the oboe reed making process bensdorf frisch, naomi on. I would like to thank the following people who have helped tremendously with this book my wife yamel, who put up with me my kids rene and andy who also put up with me.
Oboe and english horn supplies forrests berkeley, ca 8003226263. Reed blanks a tied oboe reed that has not been scraped or clipped open. The staple is a metal cone that the cane is tied onto before its scraped down. The oboe damore, the alto or mezzosoprano member of the family, is pitched in a, a minor third lower than the oboe. Furthermore, the player must swab out the oboe after every playing, especially if the instrument is made of wood. Puffit publications, london, 1991, printing of 1999, pb, 236 pages. Gsp cane i use rieger 1a shape cane but there are lots to choose from forming mandrel for making the blank. Not only was the instruction second to none, the friendly atmosphere and facilities were exceptional. Thesis suggesting that the player influences the reed more that the reed influences the player. These medium reeds have a comfortable stiffness but are still easy to blow and not too open making the.
Ohboh is a type of double reed woodwind instrument. While on orcas, he allowed the festival a peek at the arcane ritual of making an oboe reed. Stability a reed that is stable will allow you to slur from middle c to high c with very little or no adjustments to the lips. In this wonderful mountain setting the ability deriving from his forty years experience as musician and reed maker and the. By becoming a member, you could save hundreds of dollars a year in wasted cane, materials, and equipment by learning what mistakes to avoid. I generally start students at the end of middle school if they can pay good attention to detail and have the patienceperseverance for it. Reed making knives, threat, wire, tools discover our accessories. Making an oboe reed lessons and tutorials play with. This information is courtesy of timothy hurtzs book the fundamentals of oboe playing. Peruse the selection to find right bassoon knife for you. The oboe reed book, by jay light a manual and reference guide for making, understanding, and adjusting oboe reeds. Moisture left in the oboe collects and can clog the toneholes in addition to being absorbed by the instrument.
Oboe reed making, oboe reed adjustment and a combination of the two. A straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds light, jay on. A highly recommended book for every oboe reed maker. Oboe reeds english horn reeds damore reeds apparel accessories books cds.
The author tells the reader what to do, what not to do, and clearly explains why. Baroque oboe made of cocobolo wood 1 key, with 1 reed and hard case. Below you will see the common adjustments that oboe players need to constantly make on their oboes to keep them functioning properly. Marianne richert pfau and bjorn lindemann, the hautboys reed book. If the water is absorbed and the oboe becomes very. Embouchure the more the embouchure has to be manipulated to get the high c out, the more unstable the reed is. Located on lopez island, washington, he offers a number of historical styles of hautbois baroque and classical oboes. Watch leleux make a reed from scratch and finally playing strauss concerto on it. Staples are normally the single piece type and are made of brass with soldered seams. The jones oboe reed is one of the few commercial oboe reeds available with the long scrape used by nearly all professionals. This is a great bilingual book in english and german, but may be hard to get a copy of. Jan 14, 2017 pins involving all things oboe reed making found on the internet. Oboe reeds, english horn reeds, baroque oboe reeds, oboe damore reeds, gouged cane, shaped cane, oboes and accessories. I would like to offer my own perspective in caring for oboe reeds, based on what works for me, and what i have learned from other oboists over the years.
Check with me on specifics before ordering some places have more measurement options. With us you will find reeds, cane, tools and accessories for oboe and bassoon and expert advice. Harris case company harris choo makes a variety of beautifully finished walnut, cherry, and mahogany reed. Bach made extensive use of both the oboe damore as well as the taille and oboe da caccia, baroque antecedents of the cor anglais. Workshop pictures, instrument making course 2002, 2004. Adam is clearly an experienced reed maker and teacher and pitched the level of the course expertly. Pisoni student oboe reeds medium description these commerciallymade pisoni oboe reeds are made in an american scrape and are very responsive. Detailed oboe reed dimensions martin schuring high altitude oboe reed making with khara wolf.
A double reed is a type of reed used to produce sound in various wind instruments. Making reeds for the baroque oboe 1 bruce haynes oboe reed making must always have been a mysterious and controversial subject. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Articles and videos on english horn and baroque oboe reedmaking. Oboes are usually made of wood, but may also be made of synthetic materials, such as plastic, resin or hybrid composites. Many original baroque oboes were preserved in museums, dalton says, but their unique and fragile reeds didnt survive. Giuseppe nalin shows the long process of making a baroque oboe reed. This book teaches a very typical philadelphia style of reed making that was first developed by marcel tabuteau of the philadelphia orchestra in the early 1900. Most writers who have dared to expound on it have wisely kept their remarks general, the result being that those of us who have set about rediscover ing early reeds have extremely little information to go on.
Even less common is the bass oboe also called baritone oboe, which sounds one octave. There are video demonstrations that can help you see what the reed making process looks like, but there are also diagrams and written out explanations to supplement the videos. One finished reed and one extra staple are included with every oboe purchase. A guide through each step of the oboe reed making process. Baroque oboe players have to make their own reeds and the staples too. Bassoon knives bassoon reed making knife selection mmi. This includes helpful articles, diagrams, and more. Bassoon knives mmi offers an abundant selection of quality bassoon reed knives to ensure you have the proper tools for your instrument.
A pedagogic history and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I highly recommend jay lights the oboe reed book and the art of oboe playing by robert sprenkle and david ledet as solid reference guides for reed making. He is passionate about oboe reeds, music, information, and helping people to find the best life and be happy. Oboe reed making or adjustment course overview adam offers three types of course with cambridge woodwind makers. Finest french cane is sorted, selected, and processed by skilled craftsmen, then the reeds are created using the worlds most advanced reed machinery.
This is because the staple is very crucial in getting the reed to correspond with the bore of the oboe especially for tuning purposes. In contrast with a single reed instrument, wherein the instrument is played by channeling air against one piece of cane, which vibrates against the mouthpiece and creates a sound, the term double reed comes from the fact that there are two pieces of cane or, less commonly, some other material vibrating against. Dalton baroque and classical oboes reeds and staples. The most common oboe plays in the treble or soprano range. We are happy to supply additional finished reeds andor staples for any of the instruments that we make. Baroque reeds are quality cane tied on your staple. A straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds. The width of a reed affects its sound and response, and so many reed makers variate it to achieve the results they desire. It can take a few years to develop reed making skills it is more of a trade than a craft. Reeds from the late 18th century do exist, but although they are invaluable in giving us clues for reconstructing earlier reeds, they were made for an oboe with a bore and toneholes of significantly different propor tions than those of the standard baroque oboe type, and for. Close by using this website you agree to our use of cookies. Concise reed making manual for baroque oboe the authors marianne richert pfau, ph. This style has developed into what is known as the american style characterized by the long scrape.
Currently, i am at about 4 to 5 weeks for delivery order soon. He shares the details about cane, equipment, scraping and much more in this short informative video. There are many variations on the design of the gouging machine and each player needs to use the machine that produces results that allow them to make their best reeds. All of our products are price checked against our competitors on a regular basis to ensure that we are giving you the best price possible. Another german site, supplier of staples from guercio, chiarugi, etc, which can be useful in making reeds for classical and romantic instruments, also some historical staples. Meg partridge in his cabin in the woods, baroque oboe. It took something surreal and life changing to post on the blog today. Aaron lakota is an oboist, oboe reed maker, and oboe teacher. This is why we handpick the best reeds for oboe in the uk and even from around the globe for you to play. Most writers who have dared to expound on it have wisely kept their remarks general, the. Dalton explains that because so many of the oboes playing characteristics are determined by the reed, recreating this element is the most important part of. This book is a comprehensive guide to the oboe for students and amateurs but also contains information that may be of value to teachers and professionals.
My friend cathy barrow who helped me with the editing, and who also put up with me. Different gougers produce cane with different qualities so this guide is intended to help oboists sort through the many. Jul 19, 20 giuseppe nalin shows the long process of making a baroque oboe reed. From our popular rigotti dhg knife to fox, landwell and medir knives, we have the selection you need. For 20 years stellar oboe products has supplied superior handmade oboe reeds, english horn reeds and reed making supplies. I put this website together to make an online resource for making reeds. 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.