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Is it easy to learn oboe?
The oboe is said to be one of the more difficult woodwind instruments to play. It first takes some time until the player can even produce a sound, and even then, a beginner has little ability to control it. ... It would seem to be a challenging instrument.
Why is the oboe so difficult to play?
Learning the oboe can be extremely difficult because of its often counter-intuitive technique, issues with reeds, and the lack of experienced teachers and materials for the instrument.
Can you teach yourself the oboe?
Yes it is possible but your daughter would find it hard work. The oboe requires breath control, right posture, right embouchure (mouth position) and the right strength of reed. If the reed is too hard she will find it very difficult to play and might even put her off just because the reed was the wrong "strength".
