Oboe and bassoon reed making requires a lot of tools, varying from the cheap and simple to the complex and expensive. Thread we offer reed thread in a wide variety of colors, spool sizes, thicknesses, and materials. Following a dedicated career as a professional freelance oboe and english horn player and instructor, and now fully devoting my abilities to reed making, i understand the various aspects of oboe playing and the specific characteristics desired from a. For 20 years stellar oboe products has supplied superior handmade oboe reeds, english horn reeds and reed making supplies. Sep 16, 2014 making a bladeless wooden fan scrapwood challenge ep38 duration. Bqlzr multicolor german style bamboo oboe reeds woodwind instruments accessories pack of 5. Mar 24, 2011 ive been playing oboe for about 6 years, and i havent had much luck with reeds. My friend cathy barrow who helped me with the editing, and who also put up with me. Chef julia child always said the three key ingredients to great french cooking are 1. Oboe reed making, oboe reed adjustment and a combination of the two. Making your very own oboe reed in 9 days will give you the courage, confidence and excitement to keep going. The author tells the reader what to do, what not to do, and clearly explains why.
The oboe reed book, by jay light a manual and reference guide for making, understanding, and adjusting oboe reeds. A straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe. Though i do not have a published book you get a packet if you study with me, there are many books already out there that cover reed making very thoroughly. My personal investigation into the dutch oboe school. There are many units of measurement for thread, but the most common are u. Twelve years and hundreds of reeds later, maryn decided to pursue opportunities outside of the oboe world. Finest french cane is sorted, selected, and processed by skilled craftsmen, then the reeds are created using the worlds most advanced reed machinery.
A straighttalking guide to making and understanding. Jul 19, 2012 reed knife the most essential part of reedmaking is having a sharp, quality oboe knife to work with. In june of 20, mkl reedmaker and professional oboist laura covey took over as owner. All the other reeds are leaky or have terrible sound quality. Close by using this website you agree to our use of cookies. Gsp cane i use rieger 1a shape cane but there are lots to choose from forming mandrel for making the blank. 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.
Luckily, there are many fine reed making books and videos available to help you. Pre1735 german nuremberg oboe in c at the metropolitan museum of art. Investigating breath support, vibrato and reedmaking refinements across the worlds. Ive been jumping around between brands like jones, emerald, and lescher. Reedmaker reed shop i provide quality oboe, english horn and oboe damore reeds to the professional and student oboist. Check with me on specifics before ordering some places have more measurement options. Pre 1735 german nuremberg oboe in c at the metropolitan museum of art, new york. The best oboe reeds are handmade by specialist oboe reed makers as oboe reed making is a fine art.
The wiener oboe viennese oboe is a type of modern oboe that retains the essential bore and tonal characteristics of the historical oboe. Reed tools oboe sheet music handmade cases hb oboe reeds. We now offer vandoren clarinet reeds, clarinet maintenance supplies, such as. Making an oboe reed lessons and tutorials play with.
To have straightforward reed making help like this would have taken quite a chop off of the learning curve i had to endure. This survey book covers subjects ranging from tone production to various aspects of cane processing and reedmaking. The new mmi oboe reedmaking kit comes complete and ready for all levels of oboe reedmaking. 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. Investigating breath support, vibrato and reedmaking refinements across the worlds major styles, this unique and comprehensive book explains perf. The jones oboe reed is one of the few commercial oboe reeds available with the long scrape used by nearly all professionals.
Bassoon reed making, by mark popkin and loren glickman the new fourth edition. Thesis suggesting that the player influences the reed more that the reed influences the player. This is a must have for any high school oboe player. This page has our reed books for single reeds, bassoon, and oboe. Book oboe reed book by jay light nielsen woodwinds. This shows closeup reedmaking for beginners through advanced players, with detailed instructions. Buy a various double reed making equipment including a wide selection of templates for profiling and shaping machines. A double reed has two pieces of cane arundo donax that are attached to each other and vibrate against each other, when blown, to create a sound. French, german, and spanish styles, so its a must for european reed makers, and.
I want you to start your reed making journey with a bang, and to succeed early and often. Reed blanks a tied oboe reed that has not been scraped or clipped open. Making an oboe reed is included in the full bundle all leleux classes. Each reed is individually tested and adjusted by hand. Below is a list of tools you will need for the different stages of reed making. The akademiemodel wiener oboe, first developed in the late 19th century by josef hajek from earlier instruments by c. Stepbystep instructions for making oboe and english horn reeds.
Feb 12, 2020 the oboe is an instrument that requires a double reed and, unless you develop your own technique for making reeds, you will be at the mercy of each manufacturers style. Buy a various double reedmaking equipment including a wide selection of templates for profiling and shaping machines. Golde of dresden 180373, is now made by several makers such as andre. A highly recommended book for every oboe reed maker. German oboe school and compared those to a recording of jaap stotijn, the founder of the dutch oboe. He is passionate about oboe reeds, music, information, and helping people to find the best life and be happy. She was amazed at how informative it was and it really educated her in topics that were not being covered in her school classes. Basically, there are many many many styles of reeds, and reedmaking is something that will be guided by what sound you want to make, what school of oboe playing american, european etc you hail from, and often or at least to begin with who your teacher is.
A straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds light, jay on. Make oboe reeds, a step by step overview aaron lakota. Reed making knives, threat, wire, tools discover our accessories. Book oboe reed book by jay light edmund nielsen woodwinds. Books videos and dvds for bassoon from forrests music. A straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds. Course overview adam offers three types of course with cambridge woodwind makers.
Aaron lakota is an oboist, oboe reed maker, and oboe teacher. At lisas oboe reedery, i know that each and every oboist is as different as, wellreeds. Making your own reeds using this oboe reed making kit allows you to fully develop without unnecessary obstacles created by not having a reed suited to yourself. Sword of windsor 4256 nextwave radio networkpodcasts ceocentral becoming a full time artist. Book understanding the oboe reed books media by graham. Bqlzr multicolor german style bamboo oboe reeds woodwind instruments accessories pack of 5 2. These easytofollow steps will show you how to make oboe reeds. Born and raised in the san francisco bay area, covey began playing the oboe in 5th grade.
Over 2 hours of inspiring and educational oboe videos. A pedagogic history and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The reed making section is also very helpful and appropriate to players who are new to reed making. I am a professional oboe and english horn player providing student and professional reeds. Reed making many clients have questions about reed making or want to learn more about making reeds on their own. Please visit our blog for helpful tips on oboe playing and oboe reed making tips. Art of oboe reed making berman, melvin, young, lesley on. Dutch oboe school, jaap stotijn, oboe reeds, musical background. Bqlzr multicolor german style bamboo oboe reeds woodwind instruments accessories for beginners students pack of 5.
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