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Author: Nicole
Date: 2001-06-07 23:15
I've just started oboe, for about a year now. I'm in middle school, and I'm in beginning band. Yet next year I'm going to advanced band, and I REALLY need a new oboe. (my current oboe is just.....*shudder*) Can you tell me some good brands please? I would appreciate it. Also...some playing tips would help.
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Author: saxy Boy
Date: 2001-06-09 03:21
Some Good brands to look for:
Buffet
Selmer Usa(Sometimes paris)
Lintden
If you are looking for an oboe do not even THINK about Yamaha, because the oboe is compiled with very intricate keywork, and Yamaha, well, doesn't cut it. However they do make reasonable Saxes and Trumpets.
For the Oboe the most important playing tip I can give you is to support you sound, because without a supported sound it tends to be out of tune. A firm embouchure is also pretty helpful.
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Author: Debbie
Date: 2001-06-11 16:21
I would suggest a Fox oboe. They are made of plastic (Except the 400 and the 450) yet the tone and intonation is awesome. I recently had a Fox and a Loree at the same time on approval and the difference in tone was very small. Also, when you get into marching band it is very worrisome to be playing a wooden oboe in inclement weather, especially if you have spent a substantial amount of money on it. The student model is the 333, but I would suggest the 330 as it has many of the "extra keys" which are not a bother at all, they make the instrument much more enjoyable to play. The full conservatory model is the 300. I have also heard good things about the Yamaha 410 and 411. They again have some of the extra keys, but not all. Any of these oboes would take you through high school into college.
At that time you may want something else. Good Luck!
Debbie
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Author: Jeanne
Date: 2001-10-16 02:39
I, like you, have been playing oboe for a little over a year, but have played in higher bands that are really challenging(mainly because they were desperate for oboes) I have played on a Loree oboe since I started, and have found it wonderful. You should not get this brand unless you plan to really focus on oboe for a while. Though it costs a fair amount, a good model will carry you through professional playing.
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Author: Aerowen
Date: 2001-12-07 01:05
Nicole, I am a college student. I personaly play on a Yamaha 811 oboe. It is VERY fine instrument. I would suggest that you stay away from any kind of plastic horn. Plastic does not produce a very good sound. Yamaha has a very nice selection of intermediate horns and so does Fox. Never buy a Selmer, Signet, Lesher, or other brands no name brands. The oboe is a very delicate and intricate instrument and not every brand is like the next.
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Author: Pete
Date: 2004-11-07 09:15
Hi there Aerowen,
I was looking for some Oboe help and ended up here first.
I used to be a french horn player years ago and wanted to start playing again but always wanted to try the oboe.
Tonight I just bought one but was a little disapointed when I read your post to never buy a Selmer Signet because that's exactly what I just bought ooops..
I thought it was probably going to be fine since it's made out of grenadilla wood.
Does it play terrible? Is the sound too thin on those?
Thanks in advance for your help,l
Pete.
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