Légère American Scrape Oboe Reed: First Impressions Review

#ad Are synthetic oboe reeds finally worth the hype? Today, we are putting the new Légère American Scrape oboe reed to the test! I unbox the medium strength reed, check its crow, and see how it performs straight out of the box without any soaking. I test out its tone, intonation, and response to see if this "plastic" reed deserves a spot in your oboe case. 🛒Légère American Scrape Oboe Reed from Music & Arts (best price!): https://music-arts.sjv.io/QYn6Qz Disclaimer: As an affiliate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel so I can keep making oboe tutorials! ⏱️ Video Chapters: 00:00 - Intro & Unboxing the Légère American Scrape 01:50 - Crowing the Synthetic Reed 02:35 - First Notes & Intonation Test 04:53- High Register & Slur Test 06:40 - Low notes test and full chromatic scale 07:19 - Final Verdict: Who is this reed actually for? 🎵 Gear Mentioned in this Video (affiliate links): Légère American Scrape Oboe Reed (Music & Arts): https://music-arts.sjv.io/QYn6Qz Korg Tuner/Metronome with Contact Microphone: https://music-arts.sjv.io/4aEBK0 📌 About Rachel Morris Oboe: Welcome to the channel! If you are learning the oboe and looking for practical tips, gear reviews, and technique troubleshooting, you are in the right place. Be sure to subscribe for more oboe videos!