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Tips for playing in the cold?

Author: Ashley91489
Date: 2007-11-28 01:04

Yes, I know that double reed instruments are NOT meant for the outdoors but that being said, I've got an oboe, hopefully soon to be an EH solo for marching band. Fortunately, it is a short solo to be played on the sideline before entering the drill so I won't have to march it.

I've found that it is *much* more difficult to play the oboe in the cold. The reed dries out much quicker making the lower notes difficult and my hands just get so cold that it's hard to move my fingers effectively.

Any tips or ideas?

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