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How To Adjust An Oboe Reed
How To Adjust An Oboe Reed
This article will help you diagnose, adjust & hopefully fix the following factors with your oboe reeds: Resistance (too hard or soft) Flexibility (sound and dynamics) Pitch (sharp or flat or change depending on note) Tone (does it make a nice sound) Leaking (air escaping)
Required Tools
Oboe Mandrel (Optional) Reed Making Knife for Scraping Craft Knife to Cutting Tip (or Tip Cutter) Cutting Block Oboe Plaque
Small Pliers (with built in wire cutters) Oboe Reed Wire Cling Film For reed adjusting kits visit: www.crookandstaple.com
Balance
With any problems you should start by checking your reed is balanced and symmetrical, the spine should be exactly in the centre and even amounts of cane taken from either side. Both blades of the reed should also be identical. If there are any differences, try to equal them out and this may immediately fix your problem without having to adjust your oboe reed.
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Written by Sam Baxter Guest Writer and Oboist @ Crook and Staple
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