Scraping for Tone

This video is about scraping the reed for tone primarily in the tip. There are two examples of differing gouges and shapes with similar results. Also, some description in the function of the throat and emboucher with regard to the production of a beautiful and flexible sound. TIME STAMPS FOR SCRAPING FOR TONE 0:33 First Reed 1:06 Scraping the sides of the tip 4:43 Corner Finishing 6:33 Do not scrape off the corners 7:07 Second Reed 7:52 Playing with an Open Throat and Adjusting the tone with different Vowel Sounds 8:23 Playing the Reed with Open Throat vs Focusing the Air-stream 9:40 Scraping for Tone 10:02 Four Properties of Oboe Sound 11:00 Energy (support) and Resonance 12:43 In America 13:38 More Response in the Corners 14:38 Summary www.pierreroyoboe.com