Oboe Reed Styles: Theory and Practice |  | Author: David A. Ledet
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 224
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Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.7
ISBN: 0253213924
Dewey Decimal Number: 788.521922
EAN: 9780253213921
ASIN: 0253213924
Publication Date: May 1, 2000
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Product Description
For nearly 300 years, oboe players have painstakingly evolved the individualized skill of reedmaking. David A. Ledet's unique study of techniques 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, clearly illustrating the relative thickness and shaping of the various sections of the reed. Oboists' reflections on their reedmaking techniques and brief biographical sketches introduce the photographs. As background to his survey, Ledet discusses various aspects of tone production, gives a brief history of the instrument, and offers valuable advice about pedagogical techniques. The book also 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, essential for teachers, performers, and students of all ages and abilities.
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A reed-makers "must have" November 10, 2000
David Harvey (Australia)
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
David Ledet has collated many different styles of oboe reeds in this book. Many have photographs - some 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 offering an insight as to how others shape their craft.
Oboe Reed Styles: Theory and Practice October 17, 2009
Ms. Ursula A. Genaehr
It's a wonderful book, took more than a month to arrive but was well worth waiting for. It arrived in excellent condition.
Oboe Reed Styles August 12, 2010
Lucy (Pacific Northwest)
If you don't do anything other than compare the photos you've already learned a lot. Serious oboe players will enjoy this book!
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