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The Oboe The oboe is a double reed musical instrument of the woodwind family. its name comes from the Italian word "oboè" and is played by blowing air through the reed.

**History**

Before the oboe, there were many types of reed instruments that came from all over the world in different shapes and sizes, making different sounds. The first ever type of reed instrument was created by the Egyptians in ancient times. It was made of barley straws pressed flat and placed in a small pipe. These Egyptian reed-pipes later had three to four holes added. The Romans also had a similar reed instrument which they called tibiae. Another double-reeded instrument that had been developed by the 12th century that had a conical bore with a wide bell. It was brought to Europe during the Crusades from the East and was named the shawm. The 14th century brought modifications and the discant shawm was invented. The treble shawm was also soon produced and in the17th century was developed into the oboe. The oboe was first produced by the Hotteterre family to be used in the court of Louis XVI. The original name was the French word hautbois, meaning "high-wood". It was made of three sections with six keys and hole. Developments in the 18th century included making different sizes. One such model was the oboe di caccia which is the ancestor of the English horn.

**Sound Production**

The oboe produces sound by having high pressure air blown through the reeds, causing them to slap together quickly making a high pitched noise. Then, the air vibrates down the inside of the oboe, coming out of the end. There are many different parts contributing to how the sound of the oboe is produced.

Below is a diagram of the parts of the oboe.




 * Reed || The two pieces of cane that vibrate when blown into. ||
 * Staple || The metal tube ataching the reed to the body of the Oboe. ||
 * Rod System || Part of the key work. ||
 * Little Finger Keys || Butons that open or close holes further down the Oboe that you cant reach. ||
 * Upper Octave Key || The upper octave key moves the sound up an octave. ||
 * Key Work || The set of metal keys that allow you to change pitch. ||
 * Bell || The end of the Oboe where the sound comes out. ||

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 * Play Music.org
 * Think Quest.org
 * Youtube
 * Teacher Tube
 * Youtube tune.com
 * DSO kids