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Oboe

updated March 29, 2007

Instrument Care & Maintenance - there are some differences of opinion about some aspects of instrument care.  I have included a variety of links, from several sources.  Use your best judgment and/or follow the advice of your child's private teacher, the instrument manufacturer or the store where you have purchased the instrument.

bulletComing Soon.

Instrument Specific Links

bullet Oboe and Double Reed Information.
bullet Oboes for Idgits.
bulletOboespace
bullet International Double Reed Society.
bulletBritish Double Reed Society.

Accessories - pictures are shown to provide some examples of high quality accessories.  There are other brands available.

bulletPlastic Reed - A synthetic reed is a nice option for many students.  Size "soft" will work well for most elementary-aged students.

bulletReedguard protective reed case (one for each reed).

bulletCork grease.
bulletA clean swab.

 

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