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Double Reed Tech
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Undergraduate 2
02/24/2009

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where can the oboe's ancestry be traced?
Definition
the Middle Eastern zurna and shawm
Term
who is the development of the oboe attributed to?
Definition
Jeah Hotteterre I and Michel Philidor of France in 1657
Term
what was the playing position on the baroque oboe?
Definition
either hand on top
Term
who is credited with further developing the oboe?
Definition
Guilluame Triébert
Term
who took over the Triébert business? when? and with whom?
Definition
Lorée in 1881 with George Gillet and developed modern conservatory model
Term
what happened in 1906?
Definition
additional keywork was added, fingerplates like clarinet
Term
what kind of instrument is the oboe?
Definition
a conical bore with a gently flared bell
Term
what kind of harmonics are available on this instrument?
Definition
a full set
Term
what does the conical construction allow for?
Definition
the use of an octave key
Term
how many octave keys are on the oboe?
Definition
3, two played with thumb and one with the first finger
Term
what is the range of experienced oboist?
Definition
2.5 octaves Bb3-F6
Term
what are oboes commonly made out of?
Definition
grenadilla wood, rosewood and composites
Term
what are some oboe family members?
Definition
oboe d'amore, English horn and baritone/bass oboe
Term
what are some common manufacturers?
Definition
Lorée, yamaha, selmer, MCW and fox
Term
how should you envision the embouchure?
Definition
drawstring bag
Term
how can you prepare for making the oboe embouchure?
Definition
hang pencil from lips
Term
what is the crowing pitch? what does it relate to?
Definition
C6, relates to ballpark tuning area
Term
Open = ______ closed= _______
Definition
flat/sharp
Term
what is the reed pitch?
Definition
A or Ab
Term
name the joints
Definition
reed, top joint, middle joint, bell
Term
what angle should the instrument make with your knees?
Definition
30 - 40
Term
what is the 3rd octave key called?
Definition
whisper key
Term
what are store reed brand companies?
Definition
Marilin Lescher, Jones, La Voz
Term
the thicker the heart the ______ the pitch
Definition
lower
Term
name the parts of the reed
Definition
tip, heart, spine, window, thread, staple, cork
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