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Geoffrey Bridge View Profile	Professional oboist with many years experience. Former pupil of Leon Goossens. Solo artist for Arts Council of Great Britain. Freelance recitalist/broadcasting/orchestras. Former Head of woodwind teaching in Hampshire, England. Questions on repertoire, playing styles, reeds, cane selection and processing.	Available Ask A Question View Past Answers
Rob Canada View Profile	specific questions about the oboe; the instrument, mechanical problems, its history, reeds, repertoire. Anything and everything oboe. I can also answer general questions regarding music history and theory and literature.	Available Ask A Question View Past Answers

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2008-07-07 C too sharp: Dear David A good repairman will be able to tune the C's down without too much of a problem. It is usually a matter of filling the hole a little; although the shape is crucial. Have you tried different...

2008-06-30 Half automatic and full automatic--the difference.: Hi Wijayane It is tricky is it not when you can't quite afford the one and think you may regret if you buy the other! I am sure if you try the Patricola you will find it easy to play. Again this...

2008-06-30 Do oboists, at one time, have to know how to make their own reed?: Dear Wijayane Hi again. I'll answer one at a time... Oboists don't need to know how to make their own reeds but it is good to know how to adjust them. Making helps this understanding better. There...

2008-06-29 between Buffet and Patricola: Hi there again As I said previously I have experience of the Buffet - the Greenline version not the wooden one. Lots of top players use the Buffet Greenline. There are advantages over the two (Buffet/Patricola)...

2008-06-29 stick to the basic or go for the full system: Dear Wijayane If you are going for the full professional conservatoire model I don't think you could do better than the Buffet Greenline. I didn't mention it before as I was in an "intermediate" mind...

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