Glad I knew like 90% of these when I started. I feel like sometimes mental preparation and enthusiasm can go a long way and make difficult tasks seem easier. If you know what you’re going up against, you won’t be discouraged and will put more effort into learning.

@Zekes_Oboe

10 ай бұрын

Exactly!

Due to the small double reed, through which air is blown into the instrument, the oboe is played with a SMALL volume of breathing air but with HIGH respiratory pressure.Any excess breathing air cannot escape completely from open tone holes and the bell, and the oboe player has to exhale intermittently through the mouth and nose between phrases. Otherwise, stale air will remain in the lungs and the oboist may feel faint or dizzy. If this exhalation is not made, the inhalation made in its place will not sufficiently refresh the air already in the lungs and the volume of new air will be insufficient. A trumpet requires a pressure that is TWICE as high as that needed for the oboe, but the trumpet also requires a LARGE volume of air, thus the trumpeter will empty the lungs frequently, avoiding the problem of excess volume faced by the oboist. The size of the oboe reed opening and the oboist's embouchure makes it possible to achieve the required high pressure but prevents the exhalation of excess air in the lungs.

@christinewebert5275

9 ай бұрын

All of the above is TRUE!

@actuallyaardwolf

7 ай бұрын

As a trumpeter wanting to pick up the oboe, this was much needed context. Thank you

Far out!! I just started and it feels good to know these things - you should do a video on how to keep maintance of an oboe and how to make sure it is tuned (tips for tuning, etc..), cause tbh I have NO idea when my oboe sounds good. The whole 'shying away' thing is so relatable, I'm the only oboist in my school's orchestra and because I'm a beginner it can be so embarrassing to mess up the easiest thing in front of everybody lolll! P.S. Just checked out your channel, you're super talented!!

@Zekes_Oboe

3 ай бұрын

Great ideas! Thanks for the suggestions! And thank you! 🙏

I wish I knew this when I started 🤣 Glad to finally see some double reed representation

@Zekes_Oboe

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

As an oboe player I am truely excited to watch this

@Zekes_Oboe

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah it was a fun video to make too!

@colenbacher

10 ай бұрын

Same

That was your best video to date! You would be a good KZread lesson teacher.

@Zekes_Oboe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I spent a lot of time editing that.

the oboe is similar to the chinese suona, both originate from the same ancient persian instrument. The chinese suona now has 2 different versions, the traditional suona which doesn't have keys and is super high pitched and loud, 8 holes and can play around 2 octaves per key signature. Another type is the concert/orchestral modern suona with keys available most commonly alto, tenor and bass suona, has added keys and can play wider range of notes

Legere reeds are a good investment but don't smash them into your bed.

@Zekes_Oboe

10 ай бұрын

Yeah I’ve never tried them, but I agree that’s not a good idea 😂

All in all it sounds that the oboe isn't the best instrument for adult beginners?

Unfortunately the video with your girlfriend is set to private