I have played the oboe for eleven years, since I was in junior school, and although I'll never be a professional musician (lacking in sufficient determination, dedication, talent - useful things like that) I have noticed that there is very limited information about the oboe on sites such as Dooyoo. I'm hoping to remedy that, and persuade any budding musicians to take up this awesome instrument. A brief description To look at the oboe bears most resemblance to a clarinet, and any prospective player must be prepared to spend their life being confused with said instrument. Along with the Bassoon and such relatives as the Cor Anglais, Oboe d'amore and ...  Read the complete review

If you're like me, and you play several musical instruments, and you are thinking about starting another one, then an oboe is for you. You will have a big advantage if you play the clarinet, as the fingering is very similar. The reeds are more expensive than a clarinets reed, though, and they break very easily. The feature which I like about the oboe the most, is the sound produced by it. The upper pitched sounds sound great when playing in a band with other musicians. The oboe stands out from the rest. ...  Read the complete review