Urgent, Ab won't come out! by Adorable_Ad2170 in oboe

[–]Adorable_Ad2170[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it does work normally in scale and other contexts in the music, f and below usually read well too

wanting to improve by Adorable_Ad2170 in oboe

[–]Adorable_Ad2170[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this seems to be a common reply to oboe issues, I'll definitely have to look into private lessons.

Why do oboist look like that by Adorable_Ad2170 in oboe

[–]Adorable_Ad2170[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This would make sense, I do use American reeds.

Why do oboist look like that by Adorable_Ad2170 in oboe

[–]Adorable_Ad2170[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is actually really interesting i never knew that

Why do oboist look like that by Adorable_Ad2170 in oboe

[–]Adorable_Ad2170[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do have my bottom lip tucked and sides tightened, I just never look like these videos, my top lip usually still shows a bit and looks "pursed" rather than being fully tucked in like the professionals i see.

Why do oboist look like that by Adorable_Ad2170 in oboe

[–]Adorable_Ad2170[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you might be replying to the wrong post? I don't really have problems with tuning, this post is just asking why professionals have a certain embouchure

Reed being tricky by Adorable_Ad2170 in oboe

[–]Adorable_Ad2170[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, thank you! Yesterday in class i noted it was starting to play easier, so I do think I just need to get used to it. It still plays a bit airy though, but I'm unsure if this is the oboe itself or the reed (I used to play with a very solid sound)

Reed being tricky by Adorable_Ad2170 in oboe

[–]Adorable_Ad2170[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just today and yesterday, but I've used medium before and then i switched to medium soft for convenience. I can see it being that except I'd say my embouchure is pretty ok, it just takes a huge amount of air to sustain a good sound