
For nearly 300 years, oboe players have painstakingly evolved the individualized skill of reedmaking. David A. Ledet's unique study of techniques for styling oboe reeds analyzes, in detail, 166 examples of reeds by 80 artists from 14 countries. Each reed is strikingly photographed...

This unique study analyzes in detail 168 reeds by 81 artists from 14 countries, and strikingly shows each reed in reflected light and in silhouette, revealing the relative thickness and contours of the reed. Tables give precise dimensions.