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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Oboe Reedmaking
A Guide to the American School of Oboe Reedmaking, Vol. 1 by Ann Rosandich Foreword by Eugene Izotov
The book contains illustrations and photos of the scraping, sharpening, and tying process for left- and right-handers in separate versions.
Oboe reeds have a reputation for being troublesome, and learning and teaching reedmaking may be equally or more challenging than the reeds themselves. Here are a few features of this unique book that may make reedmaking simpler and more enjoyable to do, learn or teach. A section on biomechanics and reedmaking—New Sharpening with ceramic honing rods and
 steel—New Reedmaking steps not discussed or illustrated in some books Fully illustrated with over 330 color graphics, and with 3-D effects—New Illustrations from the perspective of the reedmaker Instructions for both left- and right-handed reedmakers in separate versions—New Discussion of measurement and gaging—New Use of color to re-enforce retention and differentiation of material—New Detail and information to interest and benefit both beginning and experienced reed makers A lesson for non-reedmakers—New Different presentation of some concepts found in standard texts Material divided into manageable lessons Suitable for use by college professor or high school teacher, class or private instruction Heavy illustration conducive to use by the non-native English speaker—New A lesson on gouging—New Includes index; lists of graphics and tables; glossary of reedmaking tools, supplies and equipment; footnotes; and cross references —New The_Workshop.htmlSample_Graphics.htmlORDER_NOW.htmlORDER_NOW.htmlSample_Page.htmlWhy_You_Need_To_Know_Something_About_Reeds.htmlshapeimage_6_link_0shapeimage_6_link_1shapeimage_6_link_2shapeimage_6_link_3shapeimage_6_link_4shapeimage_6_link_5


We are pleased to introduce The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Oboe Reedmaking, a reference and textbook designed for those seeking to further their understanding and study of oboe reeds and reedmaking.