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Sousoboephone – Brass Attack

Are your ears ringing from this bell?

Most oboe players are familiar with the decision the conductor makes for where to place us in the ensemble.
Now here’s a look that goes way beyond anything we could imagine. Is this a Sousoboephone?

Reed and Embouchure Strength

The harder the reed the sharper it is and conversely the softer the reed the flatter it is.
A reed placed too high will lean sharp and too low will lean flat.
Reed charts – are considered a general guideline because of the perception of reed strength.
Mouth pieces and embouchure strength will also affect perception of reed strength.

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