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Characters in the plays do not plays oboes (spelled "hautboys" back then) but they were played often by musicians to announce the arrival of a great person. Oboes back then had a harsh braying sound quite unlike the sweet sad sound they have now. Think about the sound of bagpipe chanters, which are double reeds the same as oboes.
Flutes, especially recorders, were another story. Ariel in the Tempest plays one along with a small drum (a "tabor"). The pipe he was playing was a one-handed pipe, so the other hand would be free to beat the drum. Hamlet also probably plays one after the Mousetrap play when he demands that Guildenstern should play for him on the recorder and says "Look you, these are the stops."
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What is the difference between a flute and a oboe?
The flute is longer than a oboe and an oboe has a double reed and a flute does not have a reed. The flute has a cylindrical bore while the oboe has a conical bore. The fingerings are definitely comparable, but not the same. The oboe has a range from Bb below the treble clef to Ab twice above the treble clef, while the flute has a huge range from C below the treble clef to D twice above the treble clef.
What instruments are related to the Oboe?
oboe sounds like the oboe, the clarinet sounds somewhat like it, but its not the same.
What is the second highest woodwind instrument?
im pretty sure its the flute im pretty sure its the flute
Can an oboe play flute music?
No. I play flute in a band that has an oboe, too, and they are two completely different instruments. You hold the flute sideways and blow into a lip hole and with the oboe you hold it down and blow on a double reed.
Clarinet piccolo oboe french horn flute highest pitch?
Piccalo (by far) is the highest. Next comes: flute, oboe, clarinet, french horn.
Why does the flute sound different from the oboe?
the flute is a higher pitch than the oboe
What is the difference between a flute and a oboe?
The flute is longer than a oboe and an oboe has a double reed and a flute does not have a reed. The flute has a cylindrical bore while the oboe has a conical bore. The fingerings are definitely comparable, but not the same. The oboe has a range from Bb below the treble clef to Ab twice above the treble clef, while the flute has a huge range from C below the treble clef to D twice above the treble clef.
Did Bach ever played a oboe?
Yes, as a young child, Bach could already play the violin, trumpet, flute, and oboe very well
Did the flute preceed the modern oboe?
No.
What instruments are related to the Oboe?
oboe sounds like the oboe, the clarinet sounds somewhat like it, but its not the same.
What is the second highest woodwind instrument?
im pretty sure its the flute im pretty sure its the flute
You want a completely biased opinion - is flute or oboe better?
FLUTE!!! definately.
Can an oboe play flute music?
No. I play flute in a band that has an oboe, too, and they are two completely different instruments. You hold the flute sideways and blow into a lip hole and with the oboe you hold it down and blow on a double reed.
Clarinet piccolo oboe french horn flute highest pitch?
Piccalo (by far) is the highest. Next comes: flute, oboe, clarinet, french horn.
Is a oboe the same length as a flute?
No it is longer than a flute. Just by a couple of inches.
How many woodwinds in an orchestra?
Usually eight players, with two each on flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon.
What are 3 wind instruments?
flute clarinet and oboe
