Double Reeds

Oboes for Everyone

This project brings together oboe students, teachers, reed makers, repair people, and retailers to provide a network of opportunities and services for oboists. On this site, you will find teaching materials such as videos, writings, and…
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Bassoon Care

Use cork grease as little as possible, but make sure you use it when you need it. To apply it properly you must rub the grease into the cork. Do not use chap stick. Use an absorbent (cotton) drop swab to clean out the moisture from each…
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Band and Bassoon

The Bassoon is used in most Band and Wind Ensemble groups. However, there are special problems that such bassoonists have to face. The primary one is how to balance with the other instruments. It is obvious that the bassoon is the weakest…
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