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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Reedmaking Memes to Cheer the Frustrated Reedmaker
Maybe you have been frustrated with your reedmaking lately. Here are few reedmaking specific memes that hopefully brighten your day. Let me know if there […]