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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! - jona
if 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-
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThey are very thin and fragile. (Notice the extremely thin reed at the tip.)
Of course, getting a professional reed or harder reed strength will decrease the likelyhood of breaking the reed. ;)
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What too kinds of reeds are there?
I suspect you are referring to single reeds (clarinet and sax) and double reeds (oboe and bassoon).
What reed does are oboe have?
The Oboe has a double reed, which are two reeds basically put together and held by twine. These reeds are very hard to play and take a while to learn.
Why do oboe reeds have to be soaked in water?
All reeds need to be soaked to soften them before playing. This allows them to vibrate as you play. A hard, dry reed will crack rather than vibrate. Single reeds for instruments such as clarinet & saxophone are soaked by sucking them before placing them on the instruments. Double reeds for Oboe, Cor Anglais & Bassoon need to be soaked in water due to the different shape of the reed. Sucking them in the mouth does not soak the entire reed.
Are all woodwind instruments made of wood?
No, with the exception of the flutes, all woodwind instruments have reeds, flutes used to have reeds (similar to Oboe reeds) and that is why they are still classed as woodwind.
How the oboe is played?
The oboe is a wind instrument, played by forcing air between two reeds. The vibration of the reeds creates the sound, and the pitch can be altered using the keys to change the size of the vibrating chamber.
How do you get the right oboe reed?
Oboe reeds either come out good or come out bad. I would stay away from Jones reeds if I were you.
What are the insruments with double reeds?
Bassoon and oboe
What too kinds of reeds are there?
I suspect you are referring to single reeds (clarinet and sax) and double reeds (oboe and bassoon).
What reed does are oboe have?
The Oboe has a double reed, which are two reeds basically put together and held by twine. These reeds are very hard to play and take a while to learn.
Why do oboe reeds have to be soaked in water?
All reeds need to be soaked to soften them before playing. This allows them to vibrate as you play. A hard, dry reed will crack rather than vibrate. Single reeds for instruments such as clarinet & saxophone are soaked by sucking them before placing them on the instruments. Double reeds for Oboe, Cor Anglais & Bassoon need to be soaked in water due to the different shape of the reed. Sucking them in the mouth does not soak the entire reed.
Are all woodwind instruments made of wood?
No, with the exception of the flutes, all woodwind instruments have reeds, flutes used to have reeds (similar to Oboe reeds) and that is why they are still classed as woodwind.
What instrument family does the OBOE come from?
double reeds or woodwinds
Do trumpets have any reefs?
If you mean "reeds" no, trumpets do no use reeds. Some woodwind instruments use reeds, like the saxophone, clarinet, and oboe.
What has the author David Ledet written?
David Ledet has written: 'Oboe reed styles' -- subject(s): Oboe, Reeds
What does this ditloid stand for 2 r in an o?
two reeds in an oboe?
What type of plant is used to make Oboe reeds?
Arundo donax
How the oboe is played?
The oboe is a wind instrument, played by forcing air between two reeds. The vibration of the reeds creates the sound, and the pitch can be altered using the keys to change the size of the vibrating chamber.
