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The oboe is the
most exotic sounding of all the orchestral instruments. Like the English horn and the bassoon,
it is a double reed instrument. While its tone has a somewhat nasal quality,
the oboe's delicate charm is quite
appealing and can express deep emotion.
Notation
Oboe parts are
written in the treble clef at concert pitch.
Range
The oboe has
a range of over two-and-a-half octaves. Its lowest note is Bb3
(one whole step below Middle C). However, this note should only be played
during loud passages of music, as it is not appropriate for soft moments.
The oboe's highest note can safely
be determined as F6 (two octaves
plus one above Middle C). While it can go a few notes higher than F6, it
is not recommended.
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