How do you keep an oboe reed from closing up all the time?
The reed of an oboe must always be kept wet in order for it not to close up. For a cheap fix of this, a small cylindrical container that can hold water should be used and a reed case that holds in moisture (you must buy this, unless you want to play on moldy reeds!) should do the trick!
How do you play a concert C on an oboe?
to play a low c concert, you put your (left hand) three fingers on top down.(pointer finger, middle finger, and ring finger)
to play a middle c concert, you put your pointer finger (left hand) and your pointer finger (right hand) down.
to play a high c concert, you do the same as a middle c, but you add the side key, right next to your pointer finger down with the side of your pointer. while keeping the hole covered and your finger down.
hope this helps!
Is the oboe d'amore higher or lower in pitch than the orchestral oboe?
The oboe d'amore is in A; the oboe is in C. The oboe d'amore is a minor third lower in pitch than the oboe, however typically music for the oboe d'amore is written so that oboe fingerings may be used (in other words, the note A is printed as a C, so that the player uses the oboe fingering for C but the note sounds a minor third lower).
Is switching from a clarinet to oboe hard?
It isn't pariculary impossible to change from Clarinet to Oboe but a little difficult because you are changing from a single sheeted reed to a double sheeted reed
What is a smaller or larger relative of the oboe?
The English horn, Oboe d' amore ,Piccolo oboe ,Oboe da caccia ,Hecklphone, Contrabass oboe.
Music for two musicians who play double reed instruments such as the clarinet.
Edit: Clarinet is not a double reed instrument only the oboe and bassoon are double reeded instruments.
Who was the first person to play the Oboe?
This person invented the oboe so she probrably was the first person to play it. Her name was Jean Hotteterre.
Why are wood oboes made of African blackwood?
Other woods and other materials could be used, but African blackwood has very good tonal qualities. It is used not only for oboes, but also for clarinets, pipes of different sorts of bagpipes, and other instruments. It is very expensive.
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Depends on what kind of oboe it is. There are C oboes, but most of them is not.
How is the sound produced of an oboe?
The reed of the oboe is what creates the sound. When air is passed through the Oboe reeds the two blades of the reed open and close very quikly, and a sound is produced. The sound and vibrations from the reed cause the instrument to vibrate and produce a sound of its own, along with amplifying the original sound of the reed.
What type of plant is used to make Oboe reeds?
Oboe reeds are typically made from a type of cane called Arundo donax, also known as giant cane or giant reed. This plant is known for its flexibility and ability to produce high-quality reeds for oboes.
Does Stainless Steel have a CAS Number?
However stainless steel and steel are not part of the European REACH directive (1907-2006-EC) there seem to be some examples of CAS numbers for stainless steel, however this looks more like a individual initiative from the supplier / producer.
Example: CAS 7439-89-6 ThyssenKrupp Stainless
Steel is not a chemical substansion as meant by REACH, but a product with several chemical elements. These elements do have a CAS number.
The oboe is a wind instrument, played by forcing air between two reeds. The vibration of the reeds creates the sound, and the pitch can be altered using the keys to change the size of the vibrating chamber.
The oboe is made of ebony.
Most oboes are wooden, but some are black plastic. Wooden oboes cost up to double the amount of plastic ones.