Oboe reed making book

This survey book covers subjects ranging from tone production to various aspects of cane processing and reedmaking. He is a graduate of the peabody conservatory of music and the mannes college of music, joseph shalita studied with joseph turner, principal oboe of the baltimore symphony and john ferrillo, coprincipal of the met now principal oboe of the boston symphony. All of our products are price checked against our competitors on a regular basis to ensure that we are giving you the best price possible. My friend cathy barrow who helped me with the editing, and who also put up with me. Giving you options to try different approaches to reed making purchase your. Apr 25, 2020 the making oboe reeds ebook will show you all of this and a lot more. Click on the image links below to view and sign up. The first thing you must learn is to recognize what it is you want in a good oboe reed, and how a good reed functions. Some composers ask for the oboist to play the reed only and get specific pitches. Ohboh is a type of double reed woodwind instrument. We support the professional and amateur alike with services such as made to measure reeds, cane, reed making machine adjustments and reed knife sharpening. Pdq bachs iphigenia in brooklyn, mvt iv dying around 510.

The reed is unstable making the tone and pitch variable. Learn how to make reeds with oboe reedmaking simplified. Jay light takes a somewhat lighthearted approach to a serious subject, addressing topics such as attitude, preparation and approach to the job as well as the step by step processes of reed making. In 2001, legendary oboist john mack performed in the orcas island chamber music festival. See more ideas about oboe, english horn and bassoon. Apr 28, 20 this is what i call the jay light oboe reed and how i make it. The oboe reed book jay light charles double reed company. Giving you options to try different approaches to reed making purchase your oboe. Generally a more vibrant than normal reed is needed to get a large range of note possibilities. Full color photos and detailed explanations help you produce a finished oboe reed.

The author tells the reader what to do, what not to do, and clearly explains why. Joseph shalita is the owner of shalita oboe reeds, formerly weber reeds and is the author of the e book making oboe reeds. Oboe reed making by professor john dee charles double reeds. If within the first 60 days of receipt you are not satisfied with wake up lean, you can request a refund by sending an email to the address given inside the product and we will immediately refund your entire purchase price, with no questions asked. I would like to thank the following people who have helped tremendously with this book my wife yamel, who put up with me my kids rene and andy who also put up with me. Shalita oboe reeds professional oboe and english horn. Sarah hamilton which works on oboespecific intonation issues in a duet format. This is a digital ebook that needs to be read in adobe acrobat 6. This book offers some helpful philosophy on reed making, includes a lot of useful information about tools, cane and other supplies, deals with. These titles are at the very top of our recommended reading list. European oboe playing tends to be less reedcentric and the variety of gouges is far more varied and personal than in the united states. I generally start students at the end of middle school if they can pay good attention to detail and have the patienceperseverance for it. This straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds is a modern classic. Product description the oboe reed book by jay light.

Most writers who have dared to expound on it have wisely kept. Learn how to make reeds with oboe reed making simplified. The making oboe reeds ebook click here to get the making oboe reeds ebook at discounted price while its still available all orders are protected by ssl encryption the highest industry standard for online security from trusted vendors. This book is intended as a guide to accompany reed making. Stellar oboe products oboe reedsenglish horn reedsreed. Stability a reed that is stable will allow you to slur from middle c to high c with very little or no adjustments to the lips. Shalita oboe reeds professional oboe and english horn reeds. Book understanding the oboe reed books media by graham.

Oct 18, 2012 in 2001, legendary oboist john mack performed in the orcas island chamber music festival. There are video demonstrations that can help you see what the reed making process looks like, but. European oboe playing tends to be less reed centric and the variety of gouges is far more varied and personal than in the united states. Puffit publications, london, 1991, printing of 1999, pb, 236 pages. The oboe reed book a straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds by jay light offers some helpful philosophy on reed making. A straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds light, jay on. This video is about the method book oboe tuning duets written by dr. We support the professional and amateur alike with services such. Reed making knives, threat, wire, tools discover our accessories. The making oboe reeds ebook click here to get the making oboe reeds ebook at discounted price while its still available. Specialists in oboes, cors anglais, oboe damores, oboe cds, oboe sheet music, oboe reeds, double reeds.

The making oboe reeds ebook is backed with a 60 day no questions asked money back guarantee. This book is a brief but well illustrated introduction to the fundamentals of reed making technique. Oboes, bassoons, reeds, cane, reed making equipment, reed making machines and accessories. By picking up a copy of making oboe reeds you will have this specialized information. If you find a lower price from a retailer in the uk on a product that. Here is an example of a piece with the oboe reed alone. It is easy to become frustrated by making reeds that dont work the way you want them to.

Jan 14, 2017 pins involving all things oboe reed making found on the internet. Making oboe reeds, or making english horn reeds for that matter, is an educational journey. This shows closeup reedmaking for beginners through. By sharing his many years of study of the making of oboe reeds professor john dee has created a significant new addition to the knowledge of oboe reed. Follow along as the book guides you though seven steps to make an oboe reed, from tube bamboo cane to a finished reed. The making oboe reeds ebook click here to get the making oboe reeds ebook at discounted price while its still available all orders are protected by ssl encryption the. Shalita oboe reeds and weber reeds have merged into one. Investigating breath support, vibrato and reedmaking refinements across the worlds major styles, this unique and comprehensive book explains perf. Oboes are usually made of wood, but may also be made of synthetic materials, such as plastic, resin or hybrid composites. This book is a comprehensive guide to the oboe for students and amateurs but also contains information that may be of value to teachers and professionals. Oboe reedmaking simplified by barbara verburg, paperback.

The oboe reed book a straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds by jay light offers some helpful philosophy on reed making, includes a lot of useful information about tools, cane and other supplies, deals with knife sharpening, tying blanks, knife techniques and scraping the reed. To further complicate the issue, it is still very common for european. The oboe reed book, by jay light a manual and reference guide for making, understanding, and adjusting oboe reeds. While on orcas, he allowed the festival a peek at the arcane ritual of making an oboe reed.

I put this website together to make an online resource for making reeds. Books about double reed playing, reed making, and instrument repair. Find out all about the switch from weber reeds to shalita oboe reeds. Check with me on specifics before ordering some places have more measurement options. To further complicate the issue, it is still very common for european players to avoid reed making altogether in favor of purchasing readymade reeds from a dedicated reed maker. Shalita oboe reeds professional oboe and english horn reeds and supplies of distinction. There are now two video courses being offered by jennifer stucki on oboe reed making. If you are a serious oboe student and really want to get a handle on oboe reedmaking in plain, easy to follow. Book oboe reed book by jay light nielsen woodwinds. If you want to add this product at tick the box at the top. Embouchure the more the embouchure has to be manipulated to get the high c out, the more unstable the reed is. Oboe reed making we have a wide array of oboe reed making supplies including knives, easels, reed making kits and more.

A straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds. Each part of the reed making process is done in house to ensure our highest quality standards are met. A straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds jay light on. Oboe reed making a modern method, paperback 1972 by peter hedrick author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Blanks hb oboe reeds llc reed tools oboe sheet music. It includes many pictures, illustrations, and graphs to help to illuminate the process. Adjust the reed to be more stable by separating the heart and tip and clipping the tip. Gsp cane i use rieger 1a shape cane but there are lots to choose from forming mandrel for making the blank. It took something surreal and life changing to post on the blog today. A highly recommended book for every oboe reed maker. Joseph shalita is the owner of shalita oboe reeds, formerly weber reeds and is the author of the ebook making oboe reeds.

The oboe is a wonderful instrument, but as we all know making reeds is a real problem. This includes helpful articles, diagrams, and more. For 20 years stellar oboe products has supplied superior handmade oboe reeds, english horn reeds and reed making supplies. Splitting tube cane, guillotine, pregouging, gouging, shaping, tyingon reeds, and scraping. Reed blanks a tied oboe reed that has not been scraped or clipped open. Luckily, there are many fine reed making books and videos available to help you. Adam inspired paul to change his own way of making reeds, now making reeds playable in a day or two. Click below to download my pdf tutorial for making an oboe reed from gouged and shaped cane. Making reeds for the baroque oboe1 bruce haynes oboe reed making must always have been a mysterious and controversial subject. This book is a comprehensive guide to the oboe for students and amateurs but. Making reeds start to finish is a series focused on the specialized craft of reed making which has traditionally been passed down from teacher to student in the context of a private lesson. This book is a comprehensive guide to making reeds from scratch. Jay lights casual, fun style of writing makes this a delight to use as a constant reference while reed making.

Reed pros specializes in handmade oboe reeds for beginners to professionals. He is a graduate of the peabody conservatory of music and the mannes college. The making oboe reeds ebook will show you all of this and a lot more. The oboe reed book by jay light hodge products, inc. Learn how to make oboe reeds with this downloadable ebook. Investigating breath support, vibrato and reedmaking refinements across the worlds major styles, this unique and comprehensive book explains perfect intonation in both scales along with choices of cane. You can have the best knife technique in the world, but it is a waste of time. A strighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds by jay light. This is what i call the jay light oboe reed and how i make it.