tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246607936536984959.post8625544052922076577..comments2018-10-29T08:51:26.976-07:00Comments on Mixing Oboe and Coffee: Back Pressure: Important or not?Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03384427540659630539noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246607936536984959.post-69462662504957935292011-11-17T09:30:51.878-08:002011-11-17T09:30:51.878-08:00I was googling 'oboe headaches' trying to ...I was googling 'oboe headaches' trying to figure out a solution or helpmate for a student... I am a trumpet player and after long rehearsals where I completely 'chop out' the back pressure starts to release through my sinuses ("snorting") and can no longer produce a sound. I realize that the trumpet does not require as much back pressure as oboe, but it was interesting to hear about this phenomenon happening to someone other than myself!Mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246607936536984959.post-14781286391692506652011-02-18T06:04:19.454-08:002011-02-18T06:04:19.454-08:00I experienced something similar to this a couple d...I experienced something similar to this a couple days ago. I had a small cold-nothing I couldn't deal with- the week of my All-state auditions, but the headaches didn't really ever come along so I thought it was fine. The day of the audition, I get up about 7 hours before it and practice. I get through one scale and BAM: major major back pressure headache. It kept on during my entire practice, but still I was hoping I would be ok at the audition. I get there and I'm in the audition room...I start my first piece-it was ok. But then I begin on the second and BAM: it happens again, only this time I'm. In the middle of the piece my vision goes black and I'm beginning to tip out of the chair. I relied on memory to finish the exercise, but needless to say, the rest of the audition was a continuos strain. I love the oboe and performing..but THAT really sucks. <br /><br />Jusgt thought I would share my little story. I totally know what you mean!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07605483030310475301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246607936536984959.post-65521125443040570922011-02-12T15:48:40.135-08:002011-02-12T15:48:40.135-08:00You should definitely pick up Captive Queen! I lea...You should definitely pick up Captive Queen! I learned so much about Eleanor of Aquitaine, but it was fictional as well, so it made for a good story! <br />I haven't read much on Robin of Locksley, but I know Eleanor was not in support of her son John, so it would make sense that she sided with Robin.Kimberly Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11030300170686538894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246607936536984959.post-86207237528504862332010-03-15T20:55:30.194-07:002010-03-15T20:55:30.194-07:00Kate, I'm playing with increasing problems fro...Kate, I'm playing with increasing problems from C. O. P. D. and asthma. Meds help, but the truth is, if I were playing any other instrument, I would have already had to quit. Glad to read your blog!Donna Bogannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246607936536984959.post-61941546888032535052010-01-30T21:53:58.935-08:002010-01-30T21:53:58.935-08:00Kate...I'll have you know that since I've ...Kate...I'll have you know that since I've been sick these past few weeks I've had this snorting thing happen to me 3 times!! I had never even heard it until your recital, and now I'm doing it. ahhhh!! my only hope is that it doesn't happen in an ensemble rehearsal...haha Rudge wouldn't know what to do!Hethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04141371247692740027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246607936536984959.post-31733929217105001362009-07-11T22:52:40.368-07:002009-07-11T22:52:40.368-07:00Well, this is very interesting. I did a Google sea...Well, this is very interesting. I did a Google seach for "OBOE SNORTING SINUS" and here I am. I have just started to play the Oboe. I mean one lesson. And I am getting a bit concerned. I have had multiple surgical procedures to cure "Sleep Apnea". Lots of sinus work, turbines, septum, etc. AND.. I have had my Uvula removed, AND my Palette "Shortened". My doctor told me that the only side effect of this last procedure that he heard of was a hunter who was bending down to drink water from a stream and water started coming out of his nose. Now, I knew this was not a problem I would ever have, but, I did not know I would become passionate about learning to play the Oboe. As soon as I start playing a "b" ( 3rd line on staff ) I start "snorting" and my sinuses go nuts. I can play a little Trumpet, no problem there, I just don't have a "lip" developed to play very high, and I can play recorder without any problem. I even tried a little Eb Clarinet the other night, and I just "Squeaked" away, I created some very ugly sounds, but, no "Snorting" along. I guess if I could learn to Snort in harmony it could at least be amusing. I am going to keep trying but if this does end up being a physical problem then I may try to build one of those "Single reed mouthpiece to Oboe staple" adapters that they used to make.<br /><br />Bummed out Fred <br /><br />Sorry if this posts multiple times I am just setting up my account.Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03610215403396854446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246607936536984959.post-41096341042348550472009-03-25T00:19:00.000-07:002009-03-25T00:19:00.000-07:00That was a big help, Lucas.I never thought of it l...That was a big help, Lucas.<BR/>I never thought of it like that, but it sounds exactly right. I had no control over the muscles to keep that passage closed.<BR/>~KateKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03384427540659630539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246607936536984959.post-25722082339418713532009-03-24T18:38:00.000-07:002009-03-24T18:38:00.000-07:00I have this problem frequently after playing for l...I have this problem frequently after playing for long periods of time. It is due to increased pressure on the muscle that closes the entrance from your throat to your nose, much like when you play for long amounts of time time, your orbicularis oris muscle (your chops) tends to start going limp and unable to close over the reed no matter how hard you try. Since you had a cold the muscles holding the passage from your throat to your nose closed were probably weakened in the fight against the virus and thus you had some trouble keeping air in. Hope I was a help<BR/><BR/>-LucasUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17260703826089681498noreply@blogger.com