You should try buying your reeds from a music store so you can check them before you buy them. Or you could make your own and get them exactly the way you want them.

You should start a new airstream thread. This thread is dead, and weird, but now it goes to the top of the list, LOL.

I would support airstrem with the diaphragm (it`s breathing, outflow of air controlled by muscle) AND AND AND lip or pallette pressure at the same time. It`s no joke, I`m sure the flute people would get all gross over it. But for sure don`t use your cheeks. It looks funny, is inconsistent and it hurts. I`m sure it`s mainly diaphragm.

Where have all the experts gone? this is sad.

i`ve been playing oboe for 2 years and i like it. i`ve been 1st chair since i have started! I tried out for honors band this year but we won`t find out till next year!