oboe accessories

    
oboe accessories    16:54 on Saturday, September 15, 2007          

bp_oboist
(132 points)
Posted by bp_oboist

does anyone know where i could find that staff thingy that connects to your oboe's thumb rest.. i dont remember what it's called, but my oboe teacher told me and now i dont remember. can anyone help me? thanks



Re: oboe accessories    07:15 on Sunday, September 16, 2007          

bildio
(92 points)
Posted by bildio

What is its purpose?

Do you mean a lyre to hold music while marching, or a support such as a thumb rest or neck strap?


Re: oboe accessories    08:31 on Sunday, September 16, 2007          

bp_oboist
(132 points)
Posted by bp_oboist

the thing that supports ur oboe while playing.

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but its not a thumb rest, it connects to the thumb rest


Re: oboe accessories    10:23 on Sunday, September 16, 2007          

bildio
(92 points)
Posted by bildio

Look at the following web page and see if it's there.

http://www.forrestsmusic.com/oboe_straps


Re: oboe accessories    13:25 on Sunday, September 16, 2007          

bp_oboist
(132 points)
Posted by bp_oboist

no thats not it... its like this adjustable staff and at the top is a loop of thin metal that hooks on to the thumb rest.. it doesn't connect but it hooks on and off... idk. maybe i'll just ask my oboe teacher where i can get one.


Re: oboe accessories    15:16 on Sunday, September 16, 2007          

StephenK
(395 points)
Posted by StephenK

It's called a FHRED. Check various oboe shops for the best pricing.

The maker:
http://quodlibet.com/FhredGen.htm

Some stores that carry it:
http://www.charlesmusic.com/
http://www.annhodge.com/store/
http://www.nielsen-woodwinds.com/



Re: oboe accessories    15:42 on Sunday, September 16, 2007          

bp_oboist
(132 points)
Posted by bp_oboist

yeahh! thats it. well im still gonna ask her where i can find one


Re: oboe accessories    18:00 on Sunday, September 16, 2007          

bildio
(92 points)
Posted by bildio

You can order it from Forrests Music. Scroll down the following web page.

http://www.forrestsmusic.com/oboe_straps


Re: oboe accessories    17:40 on Tuesday, September 18, 2007          

bp_oboist
(132 points)
Posted by bp_oboist

yeah i know but i have lessons tomorrow and im still gonna ask where i can find one


   




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