Author: OboeDad
Date: 2012-04-25 01:59
Hey Geekygeek -
I'm pretty new to the oboe world, but I think you want a Yamaha plastic oboe.
You probably don't want to take care of a fine wooden oboe the way it should be taken care of, so get a plastic oboe and you won't risk it cracking. I bet it'll sound fine for your purposes (I assume that means playing in school groups). If you have a passion for oboe that goes far beyond school band, that's a different matter.
Look on the web to see the full Yamaha line of oboes. If you're committed to playing, then you want one with all the keys.
Good luck, and enjoy.
P.S. No offense, but the "good general tech" examples aren't really helpful. All oboes are good general oboes - they don't differ in features as much as cameras, cellphones, etc. Real beginner oboes can't play the lowest notes - stay away from that. Otherwise, most oboes can play all the same notes, but some do have more keys that let you play the notes more easily, or more in tune.
P.P.S. As someone else mentioned, you should really have your oboe teacher help you pick an oboe. If you don't have an oboe teacher, get one. If you're not going to get one, then get the cheapest Yamaha oboe. It'll play and sound better than they free Selmer that you have.
- P
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