Oboe

Question 1

Tone quality from four things

Answer 1

Concept of sound
Good instrument
Good air support
Good reed

Question 2

What kind vibrato

Answer 2

Diaphragm

Question 3

3 reasons for reedy nasal rough sound

Answer 3

Head down or oboe is too high (hold oboe at 30 to 45 degree angle)

Bitting on reed (drop jaw Lip down and blow faster air to compensate)

Jaw protruding (correct embouchure)
Reed too hard

Question 4

5 reasons for a pinched small sound

Answer 4

Oboe held too close (30 to 45 degree angle)

Opening in reed is to small (trim reed)

Biting the reed (drop jaw)

Not enough reed in mouth (take in more reed)

Not enough breath support

Question 5

3 reasons for squeaks

Answer 5

Too much reed in mouth

Bent bridge key

Oboe held too low

Question 6

5 reasons pitch may be be sharp

Answer 6

Embourche too tight (less lip over teeth)

Too much reed in mouth

Reed too stiff (scape or replace)

Holding an oboe less than 30 degrees

Too much bottom or top lip turned in

Question 7

5 reasons pitch may be flat

Answer 7

Embouchure too loose (firm up lips)

Not enough reed in mouth

Reed too soft (cut tip or replace)

Head down or oboe too high

Keys and pads not opening enough

Question 8

Oboe method book

Answer 8

Feeling studies