Books for oboists the double reed shop oboe, english. This shows closeup reedmaking for beginners through advanced players, with detailed instructions. This title is currently out of stock, and we are searching for additional copies. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. A straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds. Adjusting bassoon reeds by double reed ltd unresponsive. A straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds plastic comb january 1, 1983 by jay light author.
Recommended method books victoria sabonjohn, oboe and. It includes many pictures, illustrations, and graphs to help to illuminate the process. Detailed and well illustrated instructions in the reed making art. The oboe reed book by jay light is a very simple and easy to understand guide to making reeds in the american style. Includes illustrations by paul micich a wonderful guide to oboe reed making. This straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds is a modern classic. It is assumed that the oboe student will have the appropriate supplies and tools at each studio meeting. He is a 1963 graduate of the curtis institute of music. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I highly recommend jay light s the oboe reed book and the art of oboe playing by robert sprenkle and david ledet as solid reference guides for reed making.
I played on a loree oboe for a while, but it was my schools and since i was close to graduating, i bought my own from a. Oboe reed book guide making reeds jay light des moines. Jay light takes a somewhat light hearted approach to a serious subject, addressing topics such as attitude, preparation and approach to the job as well as the step by step processes of reed making. Oboe and english horn supplies forrests berkeley, ca 8003226263.
Includes useful information about tools, cane and other supplies, knife sharpening, tying blanks, knife techniques and scraping the. Each month we will have one studio class which will focus on a scale or sightreading contest. Book oboe reed book by jay light nielsen woodwinds. David cowdy oboe reeds home oboe reeds, oboe, reeds. Jay lights casual, fun style of writing makes this a delight to use as a constant reference while reed making. Books for oboists the double reed shop oboe, english horn. Detailed and well illustrated instructions in the reed. Jay light s casual, fun style of writing makes this a delight to use as a constant reference while reed making. Scraping is rather an art in itself, and you may want to refer to some books on oboe reed making for text and illustrations try jay light s the oboe reed book, esp chapter 6 on the scrape. The oboe reed book jay light the reed makers manual weber and capps also has a video anyone have a comment about the value of these or other suggestions.
Giving you options to try different approaches to reed making purchase your oboe. Oct 18, 2012 in 2001, legendary oboist john mack performed in the orcas island chamber music festival. One thing i didnt find in the book was the different sizes in staples, mandrels, and how they fit into the oboe. The chapters are some philosophy, a whole lot of useful information about tools, cane and other supplies, knife sharpening, tying the blank, knife technique, the scrape, shaping your own cane. We are open and shipping orders during this unusual time.
Subtitled, a straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds. Excellent to guide your first attempts and also a refresher in finishing and. These are the method books used in my teaching studio. A straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds kindle edition by light, jay, micich, paul. This newly released, comprehensive and unbiased guide addresses the numerous goals that can challenge all oboists. Making oboe reeds precision reed making tools, oboe. See more ideas about oboe reed making, oboe, oboe reed. The first dvd is about 68 minutes and illustrates making a reed from a piece of gouged, shaped and profiled cane. Books stellar oboe products oboe reedsenglish horn. How to adjust oboe reeds crook and staple oboe, oboe. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the oboe reed book.
Shop and buy oboe reed book, the by jay light arranged or edited by paul micich in sheet music at groth music. Most brands of cane are individually gouged on a customized reeds n stuff gouging machine at approximately. Jan 14, 2017 pins involving all things oboe reed making found on the internet. A highly recommended book for every oboe reed maker. Minor crease at the upper corner of the front cover.
Oboe reed styles by david ledet is a very detailed and complex book that discusses the various ways oboists make reeds around the world, and its very good for illustrating the difference between american oboe reeds and european oboe reeds. This shows closeup reedmaking for beginners through advanced players, with detailed. The jay light oboe reed youtube international double reed. I will choose the best book for you to start with depending on your level and experience. Home forums reeds the oboe reed room the jay light oboe reed youtube this topic has 0 replies, 1 voice, and was last updated 2 years, 3 months ago by jay light. I havent had an oboe teacher there isnt one where i live, but i have the oboe reed book by jay light. Product description the oboe reed book by jay light. Oboe reed making simplified by verburg, barbara and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Apr 28, 20 this is what i call the jay light oboe reed and how i make it.
He was principal oboist of the philadelphia lyric and grand opera companies 196264 and lorchestre. A strighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds by jay light. Online catalog books for entertainment and enlightenment books for double reed players books for oboists essays for oboists. Oboe reed book, the by jay light sheet music from groth. How to make and adjust them by robert mayer and traugott rohner call number. This shows close up reedmaking for beginners through advanced players, with detailed. This includes helpful articles, diagrams, and more. Gekeler method for oboe, book 1, warner brothers publications, publisher.
While on orcas, he allowed the festival a peek at the arcane ritual of making an oboe reed. Danzi cane is gouged in the danzi shop in italy at approximately. The goto manual on making oboe reeds which has sold more than 00 h. Stellar oboe products oboe reedsenglish horn reedsreed. The author tells the reader what to do, what not to do, and clearly explains why. The oboe reed book, by jay light a manual and reference guide for making, understanding, and adjusting oboe reeds. It attempts to sweep away technical mysteries by sharing a lifetimes research into the construction, adjustment, response and intonation of both the oboe and its reeds. Thanks, johnw amateur adult beginner, oboe and cor. The oboe reed book a straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds by jay light offers some helpful philosophy on reed making, includes a lot of useful information about tools, cane and other supplies, deals with knife sharpening, tying blanks, knife techniques and scraping the reed. The oboe reed book by jay light hodge products, inc.
A list of reed making sources is included at the end of this syllabus. Reed cases it is important to have a reed case that supports the reed in such a way that nothing can damage the delicate tip. Oboe woodwinds guides at interlochen center for the arts. Another fine text is the oboe reed book by jay light. A straighttalking guide to making and understanding oboe reeds light, jay on. This is what i call the jay light oboe reed and how i make it.