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Re: Chinese Oboes and quality

Author: bechstein
Date: 2010-07-21 06:05

Good point hautbois francais about borrowing an oboe from the band if there is one available. I should make a last minute check with our band teacher to check this out. But he already knows my daughter is planning on playing the oboe and he was quite excited about having an oboe in his band. You're right. Maybe he has an oboe. I will have to ask him one more time before we make any purchase. I have a feeling he doesn't have one but it certainly is worth asking. Good idea. Thank you again.

Thanks Goodwinds for your help too. I'll note each of these sources in my oboe information file that I keep. I found Gary Armstrong's oboe resource page that you spoke about to be very helpful. Wow. Lots of info. Great page. Here it is:
http://www.oboesforidgets.com/links.htm

This is the information I really needed. Thank you so much. I was never sure what the difference was between the two systems (thumbplate versus conservatory) and which might be more appropriate for my area. Therefore I will look for a conservatory system. Thanks for pointing out which Howarths are conservatory.

Thanks oboeidaho. Good point. I do know an oboe teacher at one of the largest music instrument suppliers in Vancouver, Long and McWuade. I could ask for a lesson or two for my daughter and at that time discuss which oboe she recommends. Northwest Music also recommended a couple oboe teachers as well. Before reading your comment I wouldn't have thought that was as important but I think you are right - others have also suggested this somewhat about consulting a teacher - and of course taking lessons. About the key options, its interesting how many people differ on the opinion of the B-flat key being optional. Most agree the left hand F is definitely a feature you should look for as well as the left hand E-flat. But its the B-flat key that generates many differing opinions. Some say its mandatory whilst others say its not that important for the first few years. Interesting. I guess another good reason to consult a teacher.

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