Woodwinds

"It's easy to love what the MO does for your sound", said Sylvain Carton, west coast artist relations representative for DANSR Inc. "Practically everyone that has tried them has noticed how free, vibrant and responsive their sound becomes.
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Just as many young tuba players acclimate to the amount of air their instruments require by doing breathing exercises through an empty paper towel roll, I start every beginning oboist on a coffee stirrer. In that first lesson, we compare…
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Most oboe players are called upon to play English Horn from time to time. For many, these are frustrating occasions as they struggle with an unfamiliar instrument, poor pitch control, lack of projection, and other problems.
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Flutter-tongue has been written for the oboe since very early this Century in pieces such as Varese's Octandre (1924). Like all the other "extended" techniques, flutter-tongue is called for with increasing frequency as musical styles…
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Oboemotions is the definitive volume on using Body Mapping technique to help oboists and other double-reed players prevent injury and develop the physical freedom and sensitivity needed for technical mastery.
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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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Dr. Christa Garvey, 2013 - University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
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Maynard, MA - Sonare Winds is pleased to announce that New York City jazz flutist and composer, Anne Drummond, is now endorsing Sonare flutes. Professional musicians around the world perform with and endorse products under the Sonare Winds…
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