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Brief History
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Choosing an Oboe
Parts of the Oboe
Care and Maintenance
Putting it Together
Reeds
Technique
Fingering
The Pros
Online Resources
About
Oboe
Home
Brief History
Are you a good fit?
Choosing an Oboe
Parts of the Oboe
Care and Maintenance
Putting it Together
Reeds
Technique
Fingering
The Pros
Online Resources
About
Oboe
The Reed
The reed is made up of two pieces of cane wrapped together. It is the part of the instrument that vibrates to make the sound.
Upper Joint
The upper joint houses the reed and is controlled by the left hand.
Lower Joint
The lower joint connects to the upper joint and is controlled by the right hand and left pinky.
Bell
Connects to the lower joint.