Student Oboe Player's Guide (& Parents too) to Intermediate Oboes

Intermediate oboes can be as confusing as they are expensive! For many student oboe players and their parents, they aren't sure what they should and shouldn't be looking for in a new oboe, regardless of whether it is a student oboe or an intermediate oboe. Have no fear, we are here to help!

In this video, we will review the various key mechanisms that help transition a student oboe player in to an intermediate level oboe. Like which key options are a "must have" (spoiler alert: Left Hand F and Low Bb!) and which keys are great to have if you can get them! We'll discuss:
- Left Hand F
- Low Bb
- Low Bb Vent
- Third Octave Key
- Articulated C#
- Banana Trill
- & More!

Next, we'll cover some of the more popular intermediate oboes such as the intermediate options such as:

Yamaha 441 Duet+ https://www.kesslerandsons.com/produc...
Howarth S40C https://www.kesslerandsons.com/produc...
Buffet 4052
Kessler Custom Composite https://www.kesslerandsons.com/produc...
Kessler Custom Hybrid https://www.kesslerandsons.com/produc...

We'll finish out with testing with professional models from Howarth (S50C, https://www.kesslerandsons.com/produc...) & a Lorée!

Lastly, will finish up with care & maintenance tips including oiling your oboe and humidification.

Thanks for watching!!

Special thanks to our friend Dani McCracken for her help. Check her out on all of the various social media platforms: @DaniMcCracken

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