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Oboe
An oboe is a musical instrument in the woodwind family. It has a double reed and was developed in the mid 17th century.
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I would say Marigaux is the best brand oboe though their prices are costly. But of course, quality comes with price. For a first buyer, oboeists should look for a student second-hand oboe. Then when they require the extra keys and a better sound, they should buy an intermediate oboe or a professional oboe. Resources: I own one.
Which country was the oboe originated from?
The name oboe is from the French word "hautbois", meaning "high-wood" or "loud-wood". Invented in the Middle Ages, it was played by huntsmen and shepherds, until it was finally admitted into orchestras in France in 1657. In the 1700's, the sound was still abrasive and the instrument extremely difficult to play. Many improvements were made between then and the oboe of today. The oboe has been very popular in orchestras for the last 300 years, and has been written into most orchestral music.
The oboe is the soprano of the double-reed woodwinds. The sound is produced the same way as the flute, which is by forcing a column of air to vibrate (though it certainly doesn't sound like a flute!). If you happen to be an oboist or a bassoon player, you would spend a lot of your time making reeds. Most oboists make their own reeds, using actual reeds from the wall of a cane stalk. Talk about low tech! Actually, it's a tricky piece of work to get the reed to the exact degree of slenderness. The best oboists say it takes years to learn to make them properly. Symphony oboists have several on hand during a concert, changing when needed during the concert. Players of other instruments in the orchestra have teasingly said that playing an oboe would drive the player insane. Oboists denied this; instead they say that it's insane to choose to play the oboe!
The orchestral oboe looks similar to a clarinet, with a slightly shorter tube. It is approx. 23" long. While it is excellent at making lively, happy music, it is usually used for parts that are melancholy, mysterious and sad. Within the orchestra, it produces the sound most similar to a human voice.
The English horn (also called cor anglais) is very similar to an oboe. It is neither English, nor a horn! The end of an oboe flares out, whereas an English horn has a small bulb. Its double reed attaches to a curved mouthpiece (instead of directly to the instrument, like an oboe). Its size is larger than an oboe, as well as 1-1/2 times the length of an oboe. It does have the exact same fingering, so an oboist can double as an English horn player when needed. The English horn has an alto voice, with a richer, deeper tone.
How do transpose piano to oboe?
I played the oboe in the high school band and the instrument is a concert pitched instrument, the same as the C flute. You do not need to transpose the music to play oboe and piano together. Simply read the melody line of the piano, for the oboe part.
What is the difference between oboe reeds and English horn reeds?
An English horn is longer and has a lower, mellower sound. It has a bulbous bell, instead of a conical bell. Also, the English horn is in F instead of C. The English horn has a double reed like the oboe, but it does not go directly into the instrument. It has a small metal pipe that connects the instrument to the reed; called a bocal (like the bassoon). Also, the reed itself is shorter and wider. Unlike the oboe reed, there is no cork, just a brass tube called a staple. The fingerings are the same, but the keys are spaced apart more, so some people might not be able to reach them.
What is the French word for oboe?
Its the same : Trombone. Probably because it's an Italian name (Tromba which means trumpet and the suffix One which means big).
Is a oboe played in orchestra?
Well a classical song that the oboe is used in is the Oboe Concerto.
A good rock song it is used in is Reign of Love by Coldplay.
Hope this helps.
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Where does the oboe sit in the orchestra?
It depends on the orchestra you are in! The director places the instruments in a particular order for the best blend of sounds produced by the orchestra. Typically, a symphony orchestra does not have parts for saxophones, however when the music calls for a saxophone to be played, the saxophone generally fits into the woodwind sections with the clarinets, flutes, oboes, and bassoons.
Can you tell a sentence with the word oboe?
"I enjoyed the woodwind quintet recital, but I would have liked to have heard more oboe solos."
What are 10 examples of aerophones?
Aerophones use wind to produce sound (e.g. blowing). Here are some examples:
- Flute
- Trumpet
- Oboe
- Clarinet
- Saxophone
- Piccolo
- Trombone
- Tuba
- French Horn
- Cor anglias
- Bassoon
Oboe reeds can break about once or twice a week sometimes. They are very delicate! It really depends on how much you play it, I recently droped mine, and it broke after 3 days! - jona
if your reeds are breaking that much, you're not being very careful with it. my reeds usually last around 3 weeks. They in that time get tiny chips occasionally (from teeth or just sometimes it happens) but it will still play. oboe reeds are expensive (about 10 dollars, some up to 15) so if you're breaking them that much, that's a LOT of money.
-michelle Well...it mostly depends how often you drop them. Or let your friend's oboe slide onto the floor reed-first. Or drive it into the ground because you forgot to take it out before cleaning it. haha, reeds are evil. mine can last up to a month, but you should hear me or one of my fellow oboists gasp in horror every time we drop a reed. and yeah, they'll often work even with a chip, but don't count on it. i usually only keep a reed for about 2 weeks, because i like the brand-new ones. -Myrl-
What are the notes for fireflies on the oboe?
b flat f f d sharp f d sharp b flat
b flat c c b flat c d sharp f
sorry that's all i know
How do you play happy birthday on the oboe?
D D E D G #F (pause) D D E D A G (pause) D D d B G F E C C B G A G (repeat)
I play viola. Wonderful choice! The instrument is a gorgeous sound. Easy to play, but hard to learn is one thing my teacher always said.
What instrument is better to learn an oboe or violin?
The oboe is a better instrument to play. I play it and it was very fun to learn. The Oboe isn't as common as the violin so many people ask me to demonstrate it because they have never heard it before. Plus if you are looking for a job as an oboe player it is easy to get the job because there isn't many oboe players.
So the OBOE is better than the VIOLIN.
What is an oboe's role in the orchestra?
Typically two oboists play in the orchestra; with the 2nd oboist doubling on English horn when needed. Some larger professional Symphony Orchestras (like the Chicago Symphony Orchestra). Have a dedicated English hornist, that can double second oboe, or play the rare third oboe part in a pinch.
What instrument is deeper than a oboe?
Some lower-sounding oboe/ double reed family members are the English Horn and Oboe d' amore. They are about a 1/3rd octave lower, larger, and deeper sounding, but still share the sound we all love.
"This instrument is based on a two-keyed original by the 18th-century London maker Caleb Gedney now in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The exterior appearance of this instrument is exceptionally elegant. Its tone is sweet. The range is two octaves plus a tone, F3 to G5. The tenor oboe is played in the oboe band, where its function of filling in the harmonies is fulfilled in a most admirable way, and can also be used as a substitute for the oboe."
http://www.roberthcronin.com/oboes.htm
How much does a qualitiy oboe cost?
a qualitiy bassoon is about 250,000
a really good quality bassoon can cost 250,000
that's a very, very expensive bassoon. Most run around 8-15000 and are fine quality. a good quality bassoon is around 25000 dollars.
What other woodwind instrument looks likes the oboe?
An English Horn, which is basically an Alto Oboe. If you are looking for the baritone or contra-alto variants, they are called a Bassoon and a Contra-Alto Bassoon, respectively.
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 is an oboe mouthpiece called?
Yes, it's called the reed. Unlike the clarinet, you don't need an extra mouthpiece, this is combined.
