Does oboe have a reed

Answer 1

* Please see the information below that I gathered online. * "These are all different types of names of oboes: English horn - also known as cor anglais, is pitched to the key of F.

* Oboe d'amore - is pitched in A, mainly used in Bach compositions and other pieces written in the 20th century.

* Baritone oboe - also known as hautbois barytonlooks like a bigger, lower-pitched English horn.

* Heckelphone - its' bore and reed are larger than the baritone Oboe. There are other types of oboes which are rarely used. First Known Oboes: The name oboe is a German word, it is hautbois in French. The oboe originated from the shawm, an instrument used for outdoor ceremonies. Michel Philidor and Jacques Hotteterre are credited for inventing the orchestral oboe whch was used to play indoors along with string instruments. During the 17th century, the oboe became one of the leading solo instruments used in the military and orchestras. Oboes used to have only 2 keys."

Hope this helps somewhat! If you are still wanting more information go to: http://musiced.about.com/od/windinstruments/p/oboe.htm

Answer 2

Yes, the oboe has a double reed, it is one of the few double reeded woodwind instruments including the bassoon and the English horn. The oboe looks like a small Clarinet, except for the top. the clarinet has a barrel, a mouthpiece, and a single reed, the oboe has only the double reed at the top. here is a picture of the oboe and of the oboe reed.

Answer 3

The oboe reed consists of two bamboo pieces connected by a special kind of string. It also has a little metal tube that has cork going around it (the part you put in the oboe). The bamboo pieces get thinner and farther apart as you go up the reed from the string.

It is the mouthpiece for the oboe, making the oboe a double-reed instrument because of the two pieces of bamboo.

Answer 4

That's what it's called - an oboe reed, but it is often refered to as a double reed because it is made of two pieces of cane.

Answer 5

Yep!! Oboes use double reeds, but there very thin fragile and expensive so watch out! :D

Answer 6

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