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When your C is too low, this could mean a few things; 1) Your reed could be badly scraped and have a "ditch" in it, 2) It could be a problem with your Oboe, 3) The C is possibly the least stable note of the oboe, so you could be biting on the reed or not using enough air.

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Q: Is c natural an out of tune note on oboe?
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