 The Oboe BBoard
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Author: plclemo
Date: 2010-06-16 08:51
I had the new oboe evaluated at Stu's Music over the weekend. All it needed was some "minor key adjustments" to the tune of $51.75. I picked it up about 15 minutes prior to my 4:00 lesson. I was able to use it fir the FIRST time! during that lesson. My instructor was truly bubbly about the new oboe. And she is not usually expressive in her emotions. IT SOUNDS BEAUTIFUL! Not that it is my playing that sounds beautiful, mind you, (that needs A LOT ,A LOT of work) but the TONE of the instrument is so mellow.
One thing I don't understand. IT HAS A KEY ON THE BELL. What's that for? ![[huh]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/smilie11.gif)
The Selmer rental I had for the past month did not have that.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2010-06-16 09:15
The bell key is for the low Bb, and the small bell vent that opens trues up the Bb as it'll be flat without it. Shortening the bell to bring the low Bb up to pitch makes the E dodgy, so a vent key that remains closed until low Bb is played is the best solution.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: plclemo
Date: 2010-06-16 11:04
Thank You Chris! You were "quick to the draw" this AM! Now I understand that key. I have a degree in electrical engineering so I am inquisitive by nature (all science-types are). I ask questions WHENEVER I don't understand something. Sometimes a good thing, other times NOT! Again, THANK YOU!
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