Oboe reed making book

A straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds light, jay on. Shalita oboe reeds and weber reeds have merged into one. 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. This book is a comprehensive guide to making reeds from scratch. Shop by category below or scroll down to see all our oboe reed making products. 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 e book making oboe reeds. You can have the best knife technique in the world, but it is a waste of time. We support the professional and amateur alike with services such as made to measure reeds, cane, reed making machine adjustments and reed knife sharpening. Joseph shalita is the owner of shalita oboe reeds, formerly weber reeds and is the author of the ebook making oboe reeds. 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. Stellar oboe products oboe reedsenglish horn reedsreed. Learn how to make oboe reeds with this downloadable ebook.

Shalita oboe reeds professional oboe and english horn. It is easy to become frustrated by making reeds that dont work the way you want them to. I generally start students at the end of middle school if they can pay good attention to detail and have the patienceperseverance for it. Luckily, there are many fine reed making books and videos available to help you.

Embouchure the more the embouchure has to be manipulated to get the high c out, the more unstable the reed is. Shalita oboe reeds professional oboe and english horn reeds. Apr 25, 2020 the making oboe reeds ebook will show you all of this and a lot more. It includes many pictures, illustrations, and graphs to help to illuminate the process. Jay lights casual, fun style of writing makes this a delight to use as a constant reference while reed making. If you want to add this product at tick the box at the top. The making oboe reeds ebook will show you all of this and a lot more. Adam inspired paul to change his own way of making reeds, now making reeds playable in a day or two. Product description the oboe reed book by jay light. Apr 28, 20 this is what i call the jay light oboe reed and how i make it. Click below to download my pdf tutorial for making an oboe reed from gouged and shaped cane. Book understanding the oboe reed books media by graham. A straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds.

Pdq bachs iphigenia in brooklyn, mvt iv dying around 510. Sarah hamilton which works on oboespecific intonation issues in a duet format. Oboe reed investigating breath support, vibrato and reedmaking refinements across the worlds major styles, this unique and comprehensive book explains. 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. The oboe reed book by jay light hodge products, inc. For 20 years stellar oboe products has supplied superior handmade oboe reeds, english horn reeds and reed making supplies. Blanks hb oboe reeds llc reed tools oboe sheet music. Adjust the reed to be more stable by separating the heart and tip and clipping the tip.

Oboe reedmaking simplified by barbara verburg, paperback. The oboe reed book jay light charles double reed company. Making oboe reeds, or making english horn reeds for that matter, is an educational journey. Shalita oboe reeds professional oboe and english horn reeds and supplies of distinction. To become a master reed maker youll want to seek the guidance of masters.

This book is a brief but well illustrated introduction to the fundamentals of reed making technique. Click on the image links below to view and sign up. A strighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds by jay light. He is a graduate of the peabody conservatory of music and the mannes college. Oboe reed making we have a wide array of oboe reed making supplies including knives, easels, reed making kits and more. Find out all about the switch from weber reeds to shalita oboe reeds. The making oboe reeds ebook is backed with a 60 day no questions asked money back guarantee.

There are video demonstrations that can help you see what the reed making process looks like, but. Check with me on specifics before ordering some places have more measurement options. Learn how to make reeds with oboe reed making simplified. Here is an example of a piece with the oboe reed alone. This straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds is a modern classic. 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. Oct 18, 2012 in 2001, legendary oboist john mack performed in the orcas island chamber music festival. Splitting tube cane, guillotine, pregouging, gouging, shaping, tyingon reeds, and scraping.

Learn how to make reeds with oboe reedmaking simplified. By picking up a copy of making oboe reeds you will have this specialized information. Reed blanks a tied oboe reed that has not been scraped or clipped open. Each part of the reed making process is done in house to ensure our highest quality standards are met. 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. This book is a comprehensive guide to the oboe for students and amateurs but. If you find a lower price from a retailer in the uk on a product that.

I put this website together to make an online resource for making reeds. This book is intended as a guide to accompany reed making. 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. Books about double reed playing, reed making, and instrument repair. This includes helpful articles, diagrams, and more. This shows closeup reedmaking for beginners through. The oboe reed book a straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds by jay light offers some helpful philosophy on reed making.

Book oboe reed book by jay light nielsen woodwinds. This book offers some helpful philosophy on reed making, includes a lot of useful information about tools, cane and other supplies, deals with. This survey book covers subjects ranging from tone production to various aspects of cane processing and reedmaking. It took something surreal and life changing to post on the blog today. Most writers who have dared to expound on it have wisely kept. Oboes, bassoons, reeds, cane, reed making equipment, reed making machines and accessories. Giving you options to try different approaches to reed making purchase your. This video is about the method book oboe tuning duets written by dr.

Oboes are usually made of wood, but may also be made of synthetic materials, such as plastic, resin or hybrid composites. Generally a more vibrant than normal reed is needed to get a large range of note possibilities. Investigating breath support, vibrato and reedmaking refinements across the worlds major styles, this unique and comprehensive book explains perf. Giving you options to try different approaches to reed making purchase your oboe. Jan 14, 2017 pins involving all things oboe reed making found on the internet. The making oboe reeds ebook click here to get the making oboe reeds ebook at discounted price while its still available. See more ideas about oboe, english horn and bassoon. My friend cathy barrow who helped me with the editing, and who also put up with me. If you are a serious oboe student and really want to get a handle on oboe reedmaking in plain, easy to follow. Oboe reed making a modern method, paperback 1972 by peter hedrick author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. European oboe playing tends to be less reedcentric and the variety of gouges is far more varied and personal than in the united states.

The oboe reed book, by jay light a manual and reference guide for making, understanding, and adjusting oboe reeds. Oboe reed making by professor john dee charles double reeds. The author tells the reader what to do, what not to do, and clearly explains why. 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. Making reeds for the baroque oboe1 bruce haynes oboe reed making must always have been a mysterious and controversial subject. 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. This is a digital ebook that needs to be read in adobe acrobat 6. There are now two video courses being offered by jennifer stucki on oboe reed making. 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. While on orcas, he allowed the festival a peek at the arcane ritual of making an oboe reed. Specialists in oboes, cors anglais, oboe damores, oboe cds, oboe sheet music, oboe reeds, double reeds. 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. We support the professional and amateur alike with services such.

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. 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. The reed is unstable making the tone and pitch variable. Reed making knives, threat, wire, tools discover our accessories. The oboe is a wonderful instrument, but as we all know making reeds is a real problem. This is what i call the jay light oboe reed and how i make it. A straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds jay light on. In 2001, legendary oboist john mack performed in the orcas island chamber music festival. Gsp cane i use rieger 1a shape cane but there are lots to choose from forming mandrel for making the blank. 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. To further complicate the issue, it is still very common for european. Puffit publications, london, 1991, printing of 1999, pb, 236 pages. Some composers ask for the oboist to play the reed only and get specific pitches. Full color photos and detailed explanations help you produce a finished oboe reed.

Ohboh is a type of double reed woodwind instrument. 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. Follow along as the book guides you though seven steps to make an oboe reed, from tube bamboo cane to a finished reed. 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. Reed pros specializes in handmade oboe reeds for beginners to professionals.