Looking for help on the high A
Hi!
I have the recurring problem that there is a little water in the little octave key that opens when you play the upper a. At least I think that that is the problem.
The a is coming out super scratchy and it is really distracting me. Also I have a few performances and a test coming up.
I have tried swabbing and blowing out the water, which kind of helps (not always/completely though), also letting the oboe air out with a piece of cigarette paper between the hole and the key to keep it a bit open and drawing out the moisture.
I have heard that this might be typical for a Marigaux, but if that is the case what are all the other players doing to help it from occurring or stopping it when it occurs?
Edit: Just saw the post on the Ab6 question. This tone mostly comes out fine. I have no oboe repair workshop near me so if it needs cleaning out it seems I must accept it for the time being…