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Intonation Tendencies
of Wind Instruments |
Flute Bassoon Clarinet Saxophone Brass & Percussion
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The reed is extremely influential on oboe intonation.
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Reed pulled out = flatter, pushed in = sharper
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Good oboists make their own reeds to play at A = 440 with the reed pushed all the way in. It harms response to pull the reed out because of the "bubble" created in the receiving tube.
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Temperature: cold = flat, hot = sharp
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Reed strength: hard reed = sharp, soft reed = flat
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Embouchure: (sometimes directly related to reed strength) loose embouchure = flat, pinched embouchure = sharp
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Range: Generally lower register tends toward flatness, but the upper register can go either way depending on the reed and player. An experienced player tends toward sharpness in the upper register.
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Dynamic level: Loud = flat, soft = sharp but not as predictable in this factor as clarinet/sax. It depends so much on the reed.
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