hi, i`m kind of new at the oboe..
( i`ve been playing 4 a year )
anyway, i`m having some problems
playing the notes located
at the 3rd octave ( E flat n up )
can someone plz give me a few tips??

First of all, why the hell do you want to play that high? Oboes sound so much better down low. The highest I can play is an F, and my teacher can only get to a G, and as your instrument only theoretically goes to B flat, you shouldnt worry about it. You are not a flute. But for hight notes, take in more reed and use more air support.

-Nikki Huntington

I would have to say that you are wrong Nikki. A lot of pieces use high F`s and G`s and that they are not uncommon in literature. Now addressing the problem of high notes. When you go up to the high range (already knowing the fingerings) you would use a "E" sort of embouchure (try saying "E" through your reed-this works) and also you can increase your flow of air. I hope this helps! If you need any more advice on anything just e-mail me!

Right on with the air support and the "e" shape, be careful not to pinch at all otherwise you`ll be quite sharp. Another thing you might experiment is using the 3rd octave key instead if you have one, then you don`t use the back octave with the half hole open, just the 3rd octave.

Thnx 4 ur help guys. ^^