Hello!
I cannot get some tones from third octave.

I am a beginner, please do not shout!!!

If any advices, please come forth!
many thansk!!!

The third octave key works best when it barely opens, and often the 3rd octave key opens too much and doesn't work like it's supposed to. There is an adjustment screw that you turn to the right to reduce the height of the key when it opens...keep adjusting it to see if that helps.

If that is not the problem, then it is likely that your reed is too light to play up that high. A stiffer reed may help, but you will have to put more in the mouth, close the lips super tight, and blow very hard.

First of all, you need to make sure you got a reed which is capable of going to the third octave (and matches with yourself physically). Two issues:
1) whether you can reach the third octave
2) whether you can play phrases smoothly (nicely) which touches the third octave

Normally, for beginners, you can start with a relatively thinner reed (which has less resistance). And when you go to the third octave, your lips can try to squeeze a bit harder (that is, close the opening a bit).

Also, you can try:
- instead of blowing a lot of air with high pressure, play the note with articulation. (use you tongue, play the note TI-TI-TI....)

The method of articulation helps A LOT even for pro players, to ensure high notes are securely played at the accurate pitch, and with little effort.

Regards,
Edwin

BTW, for tailored oboe reeds, you can get it from here: performancereeds.com You can tell them your needs and specifications, and they can tailor build for you.

play the floot

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