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The reed of an Oboe must always be kept wet in order for it not to close up. For a cheap fix of this, a small cylindrical container that can hold water should be used and a reed case that holds in moisture (you must buy this, unless you want to play on moldy reeds!) should do the trick!

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How do you double tongue on the oboe?

Double tonguing on the oboe is quite hard, but think of say some syllables to the effect of "dug-a-da". After you do this, try increasing the speed. I must warn you thought, the majority of the time, the reed honks. Good Luck!


Why do oboe reeds crack?

Oboe reeds can break about once or twice a week sometimes. They are very delicate! It really depends on how much you play it, I recently droped mine, and it broke after 3 days! - jonaif your reeds are breaking that much, you're not being very careful with it. my reeds usually last around 3 weeks. They in that time get tiny chips occasionally (from teeth or just sometimes it happens) but it will still play. oboe reeds are expensive (about 10 dollars, some up to 15) so if you're breaking them that much, that's a LOT of money.-michelle Well...it mostly depends how often you drop them. Or let your friend's oboe slide onto the floor reed-first. Or drive it into the ground because you forgot to take it out before cleaning it. haha, reeds are evil. mine can last up to a month, but you should hear me or one of my fellow oboists gasp in horror every time we drop a reed. and yeah, they'll often work even with a chip, but don't count on it. i usually only keep a reed for about 2 weeks, because i like the brand-new ones. -Myrl-


How long does an oboe last?

Oboe reeds last about three to ten weeks if you take care of them, but they do break very easily. Also, I'm pretty sure it depends on the brand and hardness of the reed. Oboe reeds last only 6-10 hours if cared for properly (not chipped)


Why is the oboe used to tune an orchestra?

The most common reason given is that the oboe is the most difficult to tune and always is tuned to because is piercing and loud. This reason is actually false. The reason the oboe tunes the orchestra is because when orchestras started to develop during Handel's time, the oboe was the most common instrument in the orchestra. It was easier to tune to the oboes since there was so many of them.


How did the oboe changed over Time?

The history of the oboe's double-reeded ancestors stretches back to antiquity, but the oboe itself was probably developed in France in the 1600s, when it would have been called the "hautbois". "Oboe" is actually just the English version of this name. The oboe's direct ancestor, the shawm, may have been invented in the 1200s.

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How do you double tongue on the oboe?

Double tonguing on the oboe is quite hard, but think of say some syllables to the effect of "dug-a-da". After you do this, try increasing the speed. I must warn you thought, the majority of the time, the reed honks. Good Luck!


Why do oboe reeds crack?

Oboe reeds can break about once or twice a week sometimes. They are very delicate! It really depends on how much you play it, I recently droped mine, and it broke after 3 days! - jonaif your reeds are breaking that much, you're not being very careful with it. my reeds usually last around 3 weeks. They in that time get tiny chips occasionally (from teeth or just sometimes it happens) but it will still play. oboe reeds are expensive (about 10 dollars, some up to 15) so if you're breaking them that much, that's a LOT of money.-michelle Well...it mostly depends how often you drop them. Or let your friend's oboe slide onto the floor reed-first. Or drive it into the ground because you forgot to take it out before cleaning it. haha, reeds are evil. mine can last up to a month, but you should hear me or one of my fellow oboists gasp in horror every time we drop a reed. and yeah, they'll often work even with a chip, but don't count on it. i usually only keep a reed for about 2 weeks, because i like the brand-new ones. -Myrl-


Can you file ahead of time for unemployment cause your company is closing?

I wouldn't file ahead of time. I would think positive, and help to keep it from not closing. (Thoughts are power)


How long does an oboe last?

Oboe reeds last about three to ten weeks if you take care of them, but they do break very easily. Also, I'm pretty sure it depends on the brand and hardness of the reed. Oboe reeds last only 6-10 hours if cared for properly (not chipped)


How is the oboe played in a orchesta?

In an orchestra an oboe is part of the woodwind section. The technique is no different than at any other time you play the oboe. Orchestras divide instruments produced by blowing sound through a tube into brass and woodwinds. Brass instruments: trumpets, trombones, etc., at one time were all made of brass. Woodwinds were made of wood, or used a reed, or blew across a hole. Thus, a silver flute is a woodwind. Ravel put a sax in an orchestra in the woodwinds.


Why is the oboe used to tune an orchestra?

The most common reason given is that the oboe is the most difficult to tune and always is tuned to because is piercing and loud. This reason is actually false. The reason the oboe tunes the orchestra is because when orchestras started to develop during Handel's time, the oboe was the most common instrument in the orchestra. It was easier to tune to the oboes since there was so many of them.


How long do you have to wait for your oboe read to soak?

It depends on the reed and the player. If the reed is brand new, you should probably soak it for a few minutes in warm water. Older reeds require less soaking time. Never leave a reed sit in the water so long that it gets "thick" or hard to play. You can always soak a reed longer if needed. One thing that I have found really helps with reeds is to let them sit for a short time (a few minutes) after being soaked to "dry" a bit.


How do you calculate time from open time to close time in Excel?

You subtract the opening time from the closing time, which will give you the amount of time it was open. Say your opening time was in B3 and the closing time was in C3, then your formula would be:=C3-B3You subtract the opening time from the closing time, which will give you the amount of time it was open. Say your opening time was in B3 and the closing time was in C3, then your formula would be:=C3-B3You subtract the opening time from the closing time, which will give you the amount of time it was open. Say your opening time was in B3 and the closing time was in C3, then your formula would be:=C3-B3You subtract the opening time from the closing time, which will give you the amount of time it was open. Say your opening time was in B3 and the closing time was in C3, then your formula would be:=C3-B3You subtract the opening time from the closing time, which will give you the amount of time it was open. Say your opening time was in B3 and the closing time was in C3, then your formula would be:=C3-B3You subtract the opening time from the closing time, which will give you the amount of time it was open. Say your opening time was in B3 and the closing time was in C3, then your formula would be:=C3-B3You subtract the opening time from the closing time, which will give you the amount of time it was open. Say your opening time was in B3 and the closing time was in C3, then your formula would be:=C3-B3You subtract the opening time from the closing time, which will give you the amount of time it was open. Say your opening time was in B3 and the closing time was in C3, then your formula would be:=C3-B3You subtract the opening time from the closing time, which will give you the amount of time it was open. Say your opening time was in B3 and the closing time was in C3, then your formula would be:=C3-B3You subtract the opening time from the closing time, which will give you the amount of time it was open. Say your opening time was in B3 and the closing time was in C3, then your formula would be:=C3-B3You subtract the opening time from the closing time, which will give you the amount of time it was open. Say your opening time was in B3 and the closing time was in C3, then your formula would be:=C3-B3


How did the oboe changed over Time?

The history of the oboe's double-reeded ancestors stretches back to antiquity, but the oboe itself was probably developed in France in the 1600s, when it would have been called the "hautbois". "Oboe" is actually just the English version of this name. The oboe's direct ancestor, the shawm, may have been invented in the 1200s.


How long does Equifax keep a bankruptcy on file?

Generally ten years from the time of the last (closing) activity of the said bankruptcy.


Didn't Ben Folds Five sing Closing Time?

No, "Closing Time" is by Semisonic.


Where did the Oboe get invented at?

The oboe has evolved from the shawm, and over time has changed considerably; In the 1650's the first instrument to be called a "hautbois" appeared in the south of France.