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Author: d-oboe
Date: 2005-11-21 19:07
It really depends on what you want to do, Frank. If you want to buy it for your own pleasure and amusement, then buy whatever pleases you.
However, if you'd like to use it in an ensemble situation, do the band/orchestra a favor and get a decent oboe. Doesn't have to be a full professional-style (in fact it would be pointless) but it has to work for you.
Cabart is a good student brand.
When you do get instruments to try, you need to look for some criteria:
-correct pitching: check all notes of the instrument. They should all be close to in-tune. (There will always be some off notes, but as long as all are close)
-response: this is more to do with the reed, but with a working reed, all notes should come out easily.
-stability: the notes shouldn't fly around or sag too much
-evenness of scale: Octaves should be in tune without too much adjustment of the lips. All other intermediary intervals should be in tune with the fundamentals.
-light touch on the keys (shouldn't have to squeeze to get the oboe to cover)
I don't mention "sound quality" because a good sound is a result of the oboe working properly, and of skill acquired by the player.
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FrankM |
2005-11-21 14:26 |
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ohsuzan |
2005-11-21 14:38 |
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d-oboe |
2005-11-21 19:07 |
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sylvangale |
2005-11-21 20:05 |
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sylvangale |
2005-11-21 22:15 |
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d-oboe |
2005-11-23 00:31 |
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