I did however make the most dreadful noise for some while, and my only consolation for that was that the clarinettists and flautists in our school orchestra sounded equally ropey.
I started learning the oboe from the age of twelve, when I was also still fairly active as a gymnast (and let's not get into the usual ballet-gym arguments about which is more demanding ) and never had any problems with dizziness. It has more recently been discovered that anyone who plays the oboe is already quite mad It used to be considered that the high pressure caused madness. Oh and the oboe IS the most beautiful instrument in the world (though you might not think so to start with ) Indeed learning to breath properly (as wind and brass players do) is a positive benefit. Yes the oboe has its "issues" which need to be addressed (like any other instrument) but it I would not say there are any real health problems. It is not dangerous but do take care to find an oboe teacher - not just to sort out breathing but also in order to learn other basic techniques which need to be embedded as soon as possible. It takes a bit of getting used to but eventually becomes second nature.īe assured, a beginner WILL sometimes feel faint and will need to stop for a few seconds before carrying on. Whereas most wind players get away with breathing IN at the end of a phrase, the oboist has to breath the CO2 OUT then breath air IN.
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This is easily sorted out by learning how to breath properly. This leads to a build up of CO2 which can cause hyperventilation, giddyness and fainting. So when you play the oboe, not much air leaves your lungs and a lot stays in your lungs. Yes Mike it is an issue of improper technique. Please help to convince me otherwise or I will feel ethically obliged to suggest another instrument.
Perhaps this instrument is simply not a good choice - due to, as one could say, this small, yet significant, ergonomic flaw. My daughter (13 yrs old and in grade 7 in school) already plays the piano and is also a ballet dancer and I didn't want her to take up the oboe if it will affect her overall health as well as her physical and mental ability in these other areas.Īs well, if this is the case, I would like to ask any oboe players if they actually enjoy the experience of playing their oboe or is it simply hard work - unlike the way playing music should be? I wouldn't want to subject her to any health risks for the sake of music. My question is, is the blowing problem with the oboe due to improper blowing technique or because it is simply the nature of the oboe - in which case perhaps playing the oboe could lead to future problems especially in concentration. Could someone help us out with this decision? Of course oboe players will probably be subjective toward their choice of instrument and this I understand however if it is a general problem with the oboe - even if played correctly - I would rather she learn another instrument such as the clarinet or flute. This can't be good for a child's health wouldn't you say? And so I didn't want to take this subject lightly and thought I would pose this question for some open-minded opinions about this topic. I have read many comments on various music discussion forums about stories of oboe players fainting due to blowing too hard. I know this might sound a little odd at first consideration, however, as a parent of a child (13 yrs old) who expressed interest in learning the oboe, I was wondering if there are any known health risks associated with the high pressure required to play the oboe in terms of the unique blowing method the oboe demands from a player.
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