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Greek Aulos - Jascha Baltussen - 03-31-2011
I'm trying to make a greek Aulos. I have the tube but i cant get the reed to work. I already tried oboe reeds but it doesn't look or sound right.
Any suggestions?
Re: Greek Aulos - M. Demetrius - 03-31-2011
There is a group that reproduces ancient music and musical instruments. Can't remember their name right now, but it starts with an S. anybody? I'll be they know the answer.
Re: Greek Aulos - Titvs Statilivs Castvs - 03-31-2011
Hi Jascha,
I found this topic. I also remember the group Demetrius is talking about, and maybe they're somewhere in this topic:
http://www.ancient-warfare.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=13&id=61841&Itemid=40
Also, this might be of interest:
http://www.ancient-warfare.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=17&id=102114&Itemid=40
These topics, however, are quite old. I don't know whether or not the persons posting in them are still active on RAT..
Hope this helps!
Welcome on RAT btw :mrgreen:
Edit: this might be the group
http://www.ancient-warfare.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=16&id=134594&Itemid=40
Re: Greek Aulos - jvrjenivs - 03-31-2011
Well, probably you're talking about Musica Romana http://www.musica-romana.de/
Susanna Rühling of that group is a member, but I haven't seen her online much recently.
Re: Greek Aulos - Athena Areias - 03-31-2011
Why don't the oboe reeds sound right? I got those after realizing I had no aptitude or interest in learning to make my own double reeds from scratch. Would a bassoon reed give you what you need? I tried plastic straws, too, but they were uncontrollable.
Maybe look for a reed maker to work with?