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I Play Oboe

I've played the oboe since I was 10....it was all I could do at my first lesson actually to make the reed speak. And yet I'm now studying on both the oboe and its egg-laying bigger sister the cor anglais, for my degree!

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AnneHoney · 41-45, F

Have to make your own reeds? Double reeds are crazy tough instruments.

helenS · 36-40, F

@AnneHoney Making them is a work of art. Making a bassoon! Figure that out!

AnneHoney · 41-45, F

I’m glad you found something you enjoy.@helenS

Lhayezee · 26-30, F

@AnneHoney I still can't say I'm very skilled at making reeds though I can do it. Scraping them for 'fine tuning' is ok, very much an associated art though!