Woodwinds

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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New or used? Rent or buy? Rent or buy? Best sound or best intonation? Do you have to compromise, or you can have it all? You stand in front of several choices when you find the right instrument for you! The right choice can save you time…
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Although the bass clarinet and other harmony clarinets are not often solo voices, they add an extremely important dimension to the sound of the band. The full sound of a complete woodwind section is a wonderful asset to a group.
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