Reed Expression Oboe

Review

“A major work for teachers and performers alike.” — Franck Avril, The Double Reed

“One of the best technical volumes on global musical life.” — Das Musikinstrument

“…an extraordinary contribution to the international oboe world, not only as a reference/documentary or reed styles but also as a compilation of important performers and their practices, including the outstanding and influential Marcel tabuteau and Fernand Gillet…. [a] arousing and attention holding study….” — Peggy Grant, Northern Kentucky University, AMERICAN MUSIC TEACHER, Sept. 1, 2009

From the Publisher”A major work for teachers and performers alike.” –Franck Avril, The Double Reed

“One of the best technical volumes on global musical life.” –Das Musikinstrument

About the Author

David A. Ledet, Professor Emeritus of Music at the University of Georgia, is co-author of The Art of Oboe Playing.

Reed Expression Oboe

For closely 300 years, oboe players have painstakingly evolved the individualized skill of reedmaking. David A. Ledet’s distinguishable study of proficiencies for styling oboe reeds analyzes, in detail, 166 examples of reeds by 80 artists from 14 countries. Each reed is strikingly photographed both in reflected light and in silhouette, distinctly illustrating the relative thickness and shaping of the respective sectionalizations of the reed. Oboists’ reflections on their reedmaking proficiencies and brief biographical sketches introduce the photographs. As background to his survey, Ledet discusses respective distinct elements of tone production, gives a brief history of the instrument, and offers worthful counsel regarding pedagogical techniques. The book likewise documents musicians such as Robert Bloom, Henri de Busscher, Janet Craxton, Peter Graeme, Harold Gomberg, John Mack, Ronald Roseman, Ray Still, and the celebrated Marcel Tabuteau. Oboe Reed Styles is a historical and technical record, necessary for teachers, performers, and students of all ages and abilities.

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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful.
A reed-makers “must have”
By David Harvey
David Ledet has collated some dissimilar styles of oboe reeds in this book. Many have photographs – a lot of are not brilliantly clear – and a description of scrape, thickness etc. If you make your own reeds then this book will introduce new styles and how to solve problems, as well as supplying an clear or deep perception as to how others shape their craft.

2 of 2 persons found the following review helpful.
Oboe Reed Styles
By Lucy
If you don’t do anything other than compare the photos you’ve already learned a lot. Serious oboe players will take pleasure in this book!

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Oboe Reed Styles: Theory and Practice
By Ms. Ursula A. Genaehr
It’s a fantasti book, took more than a month to arrive but was well worth waiting for. It arrived in magnificent condition.

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