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Cane
3 entries tagged Cane.
The Baroque oboe reed
Wider, shorter, and tied to a different sound, the Baroque oboe reed asks the maker to unlearn modern habits. A look at what historical reeds tell us about cane and taste. By Natalia Mielnik.
What changes for the English horn
An English horn reed is not just a bigger oboe reed. Wider cane, a longer scrape, and a cork staple change everything about how it's made. By Natalia Mielnik.
Reading a tube of cane
Before you gouge a single piece, the raw tube already tells you whether it will make a reed. A beginner's guide to judging diameter, colour, and grain by eye and ear. By Natalia Mielnik.