Do oboists make their own reeds?

Do oboists make their own reeds?

Oboist Liang Wang: His Reeds Come First : NPR. Oboist Liang Wang: His Reeds Come First At 26, Liang Wang is new on the job as principal oboe with the New York Philharmonic. He makes his own reeds, spending hours each day hand-crafting the essential equipment with incredible precision.

Do bassoon players make their own reeds?

Most advancing and professional double reed players (oboe and bassoon) make their own reeds. Many learn to make their own reeds by studying with a private music teacher who specializes in their instrument. Some double reed musicians find a professional reed maker who will hand make reeds for them.

Do professional oboe players make their own reeds?

Just about all the pros I know make reeds, as do most of the students. Most pros and many many (if not most) students if they are old enough at least partially make reeds. Not all make reeds from cane still in the tube form, but a lot make reeds from GSP (Gouged Shaped and Profiled) cane.

Are oboe reeds handmade?

The Professional Oboe Reed, geared toward the most advanced high school player, college level and professional player, is a completely hand-scraped reed from start to finish.

How are oboe reeds made?

An oboe reed is made from shaving down an actual cane reed. The two reeds are placed face-to-face and are strapped to the metal pipe with strings. The oboe is constructed such that there is a piece of cork wrapped around part of it, and the cork is inserted into the upper section of the instrument.

How long should oboe reeds last?

about 10-15 hours
Whether you buy or make reeds, the longevity of the reed always seems far too short. Oboe reeds last for about 10-15 hours of playing and usually no longer than one month after construction, though some reeds, un-played and kept in stable environments, may last longer .

Are all bassoon reeds the same?

What’s the Difference Between Different Reed Strengths? You might have noticed that some professionally made reeds are sold in soft, medium, medium-soft, medium-hard varieties, and hard. For beginners, it’s good to stick with reeds that are in the medium range.

Can you make reeds?

Making reeds is an artform in and of itself for some of our woodwind players. In real-time, this process takes anywhere from 3 days to a week. And even then, you still might need another couple of weeks to get a playable reed!

How long should an oboe reed last?

What are oboe reeds made out of?

An oboe reed is made from shaving down an actual cane reed. The two reeds are placed face-to-face and are strapped to the metal pipe with strings.

What oboe reed is best for beginners?

Soft or Medium Soft The best oboe reeds for beginners are reeds that have less resistance. For the beginner oboist it is often recommend that one select a Soft or Medium Soft Reed. These reeds will be easier to play while the beginner oboe or bassoonist are developing his or hers embouchure.

Is it cheaper to make your own reeds?

May be cheaper than long-distance, but likely cost as much as or more than face-to-face. Yes. Nothing (short of making your own) beats playing a purchased reed in front of the reedmaker, and having them adjust it to your instrument, embouchure, and playing style.

Which oboe reed should I buy?

The HB Student Oboe Reed ($16) is an excellent choice for beginning/intermediate oboists who use a “round” or “straight-line” embouchure. If your oboist’s embouchure tends to look like a “smile]

Why are oboist reeds so fragile?

For this reason, they are very fragile and susceptible to climate changes (humidity/dryness), altitude, and temperature. If you live in an area with different seasons, your oboist will feel the change of season in the way their reeds respond and play.

How is the Reed made?

The reed has been tested and continuously adjusted by hand throughout the construction process. In general, machine-made reeds are made on a profiling machine and not tested for response, intonation, or tone quality before they are packaged and sold.

How many reeds can a reed case hold?

I recommend that beginners have an inexpensive reed case that holds a minimum of 3-4 reeds. (FYI: You can find reed cases that hold 3 to 50 reeds.) As an oboist advances, so will their tendency to collect reeds, which means they may eventually need a case that holds 5-10 reeds.