Here are some tips and warnings for learning how to play the oboe, and even more importantly, learning how to play the oboe well.
1 - Do not blow too hard when playing the oboe, as you may end up with a sound that is harsh and unpleasant.
2 - If you are having trouble covering all of the key holes with your fingers, it may be wise to use small squares of duct tape which can cover the holes with the keys. This is a temporary solution, but like training wheels on a bike, it will help to ease you into proper playing.
3 - When you are blowing, you should avoid tensing your lips in order to avoid creating a muffled tone. Your lips should be envisioned as pillows on the instrument rather than as clamps.
4 - If you are serious about learning how to play the oboe, then it would be wise to join the band or orchestra in your school, though another option is to find private instruction in order to learn more about this instrument.
5 - You are not going to suddenly master this instrument in a few minutes of play. When learning how to play the oboe, you should begin light with simple material and then gradually work your way up until you reach the more difficult songs that you would like to learn how to play.
6 - Keeping your oboe clean should begin by buying a swab for your instrument. Swabbing is essential to keeping your oboe in good shape, especially if it is a wooden oboe and if you intend to play during cold or dry weather.
7 - Resist the temptation to play your oboe using a plastic reed. Plastic reeds may be sturdier than cane reeds, but the sound that they produce is inferior, plastic reeds cannot be manipulated, and you will never develop a proper embouchure if you use them.
8 - You should never force the pieces of your oboe together with one another. Different temperatures and changes in climate can cause the cork joints to become swollen, and this is completely normal. You should apply a liberal amount of cork grease until the pieces slide together easily without breaking, cracking or warping the pieces of your instrument.
9 - Find another oboe player in your area, because having a mentor when you are just learning how to play can be a true godsend.
10 - It is important that you be very careful when playing with cane reeds, as they can break easily and are much more expensive than the reeds that are used for other similar instruments.
11 - Make sure that the holes on all of the keys are completely covered, or you may end up producing an unfortunate or unpleasant sound as a result.
12 - Do not play the oboe right after you eat, because the salts, sugars and food residues left in your mouth can damage your oboe. Rinse your mouth out or brush your teeth prior to playing in order to keep your oboe in good working condition.
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Originally posted 2009-03-13 05:15:50. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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