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Sousoboephone – Brass Attack

Are your ears ringing from this bell?

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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