One of the most important qualities of an oboe reed is its ability to vibrate easily or be responsive. You are not going to get […]
Category: Reedmaking
Avoid My Reedmaking Mistakes: Not Adjusting With the Seasons
One of my biggest reedmaking mistakes has been continuing my reedmaking routine with no adjustments as the seasons change into either fall/winter or spring/summer. If […]
The Structure of an Oboe Reed
While there are many different preferences for how to scrape an oboe reed, this is an explanation of how I like my American long-scrape reeds. […]
Basic Reedmaking Principles
Learning how to make reeds can be a very frustrating process. There are so many factors and no two reeds are the same! This is […]
Avoid My Reedmaking Mistakes Chapter 3: Tip Too Thin
As I have improved in my reedmaking, I have gotten better at scraping a really thin tip. Really, really thin. While this is a handy […]
Avoid My Reedmaking Mistakes Chapter 2: Scraping Before Tying
This one is not necessarily a mistake for everyone, but it was for me. I was taught to scrape both ends of my shaped cane […]
Oboe Cane Density and Hardness: What are the Effects on Your Finished Reeds?
There are so many different types of cane to choose from, I thought I would share what I have been reading about and experimenting with […]
Avoid My Reedmaking Mistakes Chapter 1: Faulty Oboe Mandrel
Occasionally, I run across an ‘aha’ moment when I am making reeds or researching a problem I am having with them. One of those moments […]
How to Choose the Best Oboe Staple for You
Reedmaking comes with an overwhelming amount of choices that make it difficult to choose which is the best staple for your ideal reeds. The staple […]