The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Oboe Reedmaking

Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Oboe Reedmaking written by Ann Rosandich and published by . This book was released on 2023-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Oboe Reedmaking, Volume 2 resumes the discussion of reedmaking with advanced treatment of reedmaking theory, adjustment, and presentation of the material in volume 1. This volume provides a unique contribution to the study and practice of oboe reedmaking including:-Going beyond the basics found in conventional texts-Quality control-Oboe adjustment -Acoustics-Balancing the reed-Analyzing your reed's tone quality-Using the tone quality of the reed and crow for reed adjustments-Learning how the parts and subsections of the reed function-Reed adjustment by anatomical section of the reed-Advanced reed tests and adjustment techniques-Advanced reed blank preparation-Designing and customizing your reeds-Reedmaking at high altitude-Gouging machines and adjustment-Advanced discussion of measurement and gaging-Reedmaking steps not discussed or illustrated elsewhere-Graphics drawn with three-dimensional effects-Suitable for group or private instruction-Heavy illustration conducive to use by the non-native English speaker-Unique presentations of material found in standard textsContains over 185 color illustrations and photographs of the reedmaking process, 198 pages of text and information on reedmaking; an index, footnotes, glossary, list of illustrations, and list of tables. The book is printed in the USA on 80#, acid-free, matte paper.