The oboe is a double-reed instrument and member of the woodwind family. Oboes are usually made of wood, but there are also oboes made of synthetic materials. The oboe is commonly used in concert bands ...

An curved arrow pointing right. A specialized woodwind with a wistful yet powerful tone, the oboe is one of the most expensive instruments you can buy. Professional-grade oboes can sell for almost ...

Use the tabs below to find out about each section of the orchestra, watch video clips, and read interviews with musicians. The oboe is made of wood (or plastic) with metal keys, and played by ...

After that I decided I wanted to take up a woodwind instrument ... and what was it about the Oboe that made you think ‘that’s my instrument’? I think the sound of the oboe is unique ...

The clarinet is a musical instrument belonging to the woodwind family. It looks similar to an oboe, however it is a single-reed instrument, as opposed to the double-reed of an oboe, and has a very ...