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Re: My first oboe purchase

Author: Hotboy
Date: 2024-01-06 10:40

I'm going to go against the grain here and say that the Yamaha would be a fine starter instrument for many reasons: lighter weight, fewer keys to worry about, and less blowing resistance come to mind.

However, I agree with oboist2 that you will need an expert (local professional) to play on any instrument before you buy it to make sure that it plays like it is supposed to. If you buy an instrument without trial, you might be picking up a bundle of problems that could be costly and aggravating to fix.

I don't know where you live, but you might do a whole lot better renting an entry-level instrument from a local music store for 3 to 6 months until you have taken some lessons and have decided that it truly is for you. The only similarity between oboes and organs is that you touch them with your fingers...other than that, playing oboe has nothing in common with a keyboard.

I recommend that you first find a teacher in your area, then either bring the oboes to the teacher to try or pay the teacher to visit the instruments and try them. The sellers might let you trial the instruments with a deposit and credit report.

Dane
Bay Area, California

Post Edited (2024-01-06 10:45)

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