The Oboe BBoard

The Oboe BBoard The C4 standard

New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In

Re: simple system fingering chart

Author: Chris P
Date: 2006-09-18 16:48

It doesn't have a LH Eb or low B key either, and LH 3 fingerhole isn't a double hole (like those for RH 3 and 4 on recorders).

It looks like it's been copied from the oboes from the mid 1800s (before the Barret action for Bb and C was introduced, and well before the thumbplate and the later Conservatoire system that we know today), but with less keywork- only having one 8ve key, and no low B or LH Eb key. Though I'm sure the maker can fit these if you want (without too much trouble) - the Eb and low B lever keys are mounted between the same pair of pillars on the bottom joint (with a lug soldered to the Eb key cup to engage with the Eb lever), and the bell key is mounted on a saddle on the bell and the pad covers the bell vent hole for the low B. And a 2nd 8ve key can also be added, and even a C-D trill key (mounted on the same set of pillars as the 2nd 8ve key) without any alterations to the existing keywork.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010

Independent Woodwind Repairer
Single and Double Reed Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes

NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.

The opinions I express are my own.

Reply To Message | Avail. Forums | Flat View

Newer Topic | Older Topic

Topics