The oboe reed book by jay light

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Detailed and well illustrated instructions in the reed making art. The jones oboe reed is one of the few commercial oboe reeds available with the long scrape used by nearly all professionals. This is what i call the jay light oboe reed and how i make it. The oboe reed book, by jay light a manual and reference guide for making, understanding, and adjusting oboe reeds. It should also allow for air circulation around the reed to keep it dry when not in use. The oboe reed book a straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds by jay light offers some helpful philosophy on reed. Music books and manuals books for musicians at midwest. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the oboe reed book. A straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds jay light on. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. There are commercial reed cases available or cases can be made by the student. Student instrumental courseoboe student level 1 andor level 2. Oboe and english horn supplies forrests berkeley, ca 8003226263.

I highly recommend jay lights the oboe reed book and the art of oboe playing by robert sprenkle and david ledet as solid reference guides for reed making. Each reed is individually tested and adjusted by hand. Home forums reeds the oboe reed room the jay light oboe reed youtube this topic has 0 replies, 1 voice, and was last updated 2 years, 3 months ago. Jay light takes a somewhat light hearted 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. Giving you options to try different approaches to reed making purchase your oboe. A strighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds by jay light. Making oboe reeds precision reed making tools, oboe. The first dvd is about 68 minutes and illustrates making a reed from a piece of gouged, shaped and profiled cane. Oct 18, 2012 in 2001, legendary oboist john mack performed in the orcas island chamber music festival.

This shows close up reedmaking for beginners through advanced players, with detailed. Books about double reed playing, reed making, and instrument. English horn minneapolis music store, schiller, steinway. It is important to have a reed case that supports the reed in such a way that nothing can damage the delicate tip. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. 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. The oboe reed book, by jay light adjusting the oboe and english horn, by carl sawicki. I am a professional oboe and english horn player providing student and professional reeds.

Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. See more ideas about oboe reed making, oboe, oboe reed. Originally written for oboe specialists, david ledets book, oboe reed styles is an informa tive source for nonoboists because it covers various oboe reed styles from around the world. Reed cases it is important to have a reed case that supports the reed in such a way that nothing can damage the delicate tip. This includes helpful articles, diagrams, and more. The oboe reed book jay light charles double reed company. He was principal oboist of the philadelphia lyric and grand opera companies 196264 and lorchestre. The oboe reed book by jay light is a very simple and easy to understand guide to making reeds in the american style. Finest french cane is sorted, selected, and processed by skilled craftsmen, then the reeds are created using the worlds most advanced reed machinery. L4 dated but interesting survey of reeds from around the world light, jay. Oboe reed book, the by jay light sheet music from groth music. Reed cases it is important to have a reed case that supports the reed in such a.

It is assumed that the oboe student will have the appropriate supplies and tools at each studio meeting. The author tells the reader what to do, what not to do, and clearly explains why. I havent had an oboe teacher there isnt one where i live, but i have the oboe reed book by jay light. Rm 150a overview oboe reed making is an indepth course for music majors, minors and other students studying oboe who want to improve their reedmaking skills. One thing i didnt find in the book was the different sizes in staples, mandrels, and how they fit into the oboe. Jay light s casual, fun style of writing makes this a delight to use as a constant reference while reed making. This shows closeup reedmaking for beginners through advanced players, with detailed. Stellar oboe products oboe reedsenglish horn reedsreed. Studio class will focus primarily on reed making skills. Jan 14, 2017 pins involving all things oboe reed making found on the internet. The oboe embouchure differs from those used on other woodwinds in that. Oboe reed styles by david ledet is a very detailed and complex book that discusses the various ways oboists make reeds around the world, and its very good for illustrating the difference between american oboe reeds and european oboe reeds. Ferald capps and the oboe reed book by jay light are two good reed making books for oboists. Home forums reeds the oboe reed room the jay light oboe reed youtube this topic has 0 replies, 1 voice, and was last updated 2 years, 3 months ago by jay light.

The five stars are less because i appear to have been given the oboe as a sisyphean assignment by whom im still trying to find out and have referred to this book while pushing the boulder uphill, than they are because i keep it by my. Making oboe reeds, or making english horn reeds for that matter, is an educational journey. Book oboe reed book by jay light edmund nielsen woodwinds. A straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds by light, jay isbn. A highly recommended book for every oboe reed maker. A straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds. A straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds light, jay on. Excellent to guide your first attempts and also a refresher in finishing and. It includes many pictures, illustrations, and graphs to help to illuminate the process.

Quizzes, both written and listening, on oboe literature and repertoire will be incorporated into the semesters schedule. He is a 1963 graduate of the curtis institute of music. In 2001, legendary oboist john mack performed in the orcas island chamber music festival. Another fine text is the oboe reed book by jay light. Book oboe reed book by jay light nielsen woodwinds. Apr 28, 20 this is what i call the jay light oboe reed and how i make it. A straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds kindle edition by light, jay, micich, paul.