A Guide to Sharpening Stones and Tools
Everything you need to know about choosing a knife, sharpening stone, and sharpening system for reed making.
Tag Archives: oboe
High Altitude Oboe Reeds
I have found there is a limited amount of resources available that cover the effects and challenges of making and adjusting oboe reeds at high elevation. As you get above 5,000 feet, […]
Sorting Tube Cane
How many pieces of cane do double reed players sort through? I recently processed about an 1/8 pound of oboe tube cane and took it upon myself to keep a […]
Common Oboe Reed Adjustments
OBOE REED ADJUSTMENT GUIDE BY KHARA WOLF Asses your crow and how the reed is playing: Thread Crow: Mouth on the thread (not the cane)- blow with a lot of air […]
Essential Tools for Reed Adjustments: Beginner’s Guide
A complete list of everything you need to start adjusting and making your own oboe and bassoon reeds.
General Resource List [supplies, instruments, repairs]
A list of general supplies, double reed retail websites, and repair specialists.
Adjusting Your Own Oboe
Oboes naturally fall out of adjustment from regular use. It is important to send your oboe to a qualified double reed specialist once a year for a tune up to […]
Essential Information for the Beginning Oboist
Everything you need to know about getting started on the oboe.
Reeds: FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions and Important Information About Reeds
Understanding The Oboe: A must see!
This is a must see video for all music educators, band directors, beginner oboists, and parents. Packed with more essential information then I could fit into the very first lesson, […]
