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French Bassoon
Two weeks ago I acquired a French Bassoon. It was found in a middle school’s band room cabinet and had been neglected for many years. There is no manufacturer’s mark, the usual bran… more →
Kristopher King
French Bassoon
wrote 1 month ago: Two weeks ago I acquired a French Bassoon. It was found in a middle school’s band room … more →
Timing
wrote 1 month ago: Timing in reed making is essential in creating bassoon tone. Allowing rest between stages prevents t … more →
Bassoon Manufacturing
wrote 2 months ago: One thing that sets the bassoon apart from other members of the orchestra and even the woodwind fami … more →
Cane Harvest part II
wrote 2 months ago: This is the second post from my recent cane harvest. I harvested a bunch of cane from the Ventura ri … more →
Bach cello suite on contra
wrote 2 months ago: Recently I’ve had a contra bassoon to use while i have been playing in the San Luis Obispo Sym … more →
Oboe Reeds - How Long Do They Last?
wrote 2 months ago: Back lit hand crafted oboe reeds How long does an oboe reed last? The average consensus is 10 -15 ho … more →
Importance of Oboe Reed Cases
wrote 2 months ago: Oboe Reed Case, French style reed holders Yes, you really do need a reed case. Oftentimes one of the … more →
DRD, quick updates & early CNY/valentine's day :)
wrote 3 months ago: -DRD- Wandering around, getting lost (and wet) with clara, ended up being late for the event by one … more →
Double Reed Day - Cal State Fresno
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wrote 3 months ago: Reed Pros at Cal State Univ Fresno Double Reed Day I had a wonderful time at the California State Un … more →
Cane Harvesting
wrote 4 months ago: I have the great advantage of living by a field of naturally occurring Arundo Donax. My mother lives … more →
The harder the reed the sharper it is...
wrote 7 months ago: The harder the reed the sharper it is and conversely the softer the reed the flatter it is. A reed p … more →
Rieger Cane
wrote 7 months ago: ive recently been buying Rieger cane. I buy it gouged and profiled, and i think that Rieger has set … more →
Oboe Reed Drying Rack - now available for purchase
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wrote 9 months ago: Oboe reed drying rack displaying handmade oboe reeds I have become a big fan of reed drying racks. B … more →
Back to school - don't forget your music supplies!
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wrote 9 months ago: handmade oboe reeds on oboe reed drying rack School season is upon us! For some parts of LA County, … more →
The Baroque Bassoon
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wrote 9 months ago: Poverty is like a woodwind instrument: It makes palpable the breath of love and arouses the fing … more →
Oboe Reed Making: A Parent's Guide
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wrote 10 months ago: Back lit hand crafted oboe reeds So you have a young oboist in your midst? That’s fantastic! B … more →
Reed Pros oboe reed store is now Live!
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wrote 11 months ago: I’m excited to announce http://www.reedpros.com website store is now live! You can get to the … more →
Noises Off: An Introduction to Cat Flatulence
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wrote 1 year ago: Have you ever listened to the sound of a flatulent cat? If you have not, it is probably something - … more →
Double Reed News 17th April 2012 - Howarth of London
wrote 1 year ago: Click on each artical for more details: New sheet music in stock: The new edition of Ferling’s 48 st … more →
