Articles for Oboe Players

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How to Use English Horn Reed Sealing Tube Reed Supplies Canada Ltd.

How to Use English Horn Reed Sealing Tube

Do your English Horn reeds fall off of your bocal sometimes? Using a reed sealing tube may be the answer! In this quick how-to guide,...

Anna Betuzzi
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How to Tie an Oboe Reed

How to Tie an Oboe Reed Are you learning how to tie an oboe reed? You’ve come to the right place! In this guide, oboist...

Anna Betuzzi
troubleshooting tips for oboe reeds

Troubleshooting Tips for Oboe Reeds

Troubleshooting Tips for Oboe Reeds So you just purchased a new reed, but it’s not working the way you expected? Reeds are a complex and...

Anna Betuzzi
The basics of Oboe Reed Adjusting Article

The Basics of Oboe Reed Adjusting

The Basics of Oboe Reed Adjusting Adjusting an oboe reed involves making small changes so the reed better suits your needs. In this guide, oboist...

Anna Betuzzi
Alternate Fingerings for Oboe, Explained

Alternate Fingerings for Oboe, Explained

Alternate Fingerings for Oboe, Explained If you’ve ever looked at an oboe fingering chart, you may have noticed more than one way to play certain...

Anna Betuzzi
How to Put Your Oboe Together

How to Put Your Oboe Together

How to Put Your Oboe Together A Step-by-Step Guide So, you just got a new oboe and can’t wait to put it together and start...

Anna Betuzzi
How to Clean and Maintain Your Oboe

How to Clean and Maintain Your Oboe

In this guide, learn how to use items such as a swab and cork grease to clean and maintain your oboe to keep it in...

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Essential Tools for Oboe Reed Adjusting: A Beginner's Guide

Essential Tools for Oboe Reed Adjusting: A Beginner's Guide

New to reed making? Discover the essential tools for oboe reed adjustment and how to use them with confidence—perfect for beginners and advancing players. ...

Brittany McCorriston