Oboe reed pitch

1. What pitch should an oboe reed Crow?
2. Does the oboe have a low pitch?
3. How do I choose an oboe reed?
4. How do you raise the pitch on a oboe reed?

What pitch should an oboe reed Crow?

2) Crow the reed: put the entire reed up to the thread in the mouth and "puff" into reed. The crow should come out without too much air pressure. Ideally the crow should be only two "c"s an octave apart (or slightly flatter than a "c").

Does the oboe have a low pitch?

What are the relatives of the oboe? The oboe is a C woodwind, that is, a C major instrument. A lower pitched instrument is the A woodwind, the oboe d'amore, which is pitched in A major. Even lower is the F woodwind, the cor anglais (also known as the English horn), pitched in F major.

How do I choose an oboe reed?

The best oboe reeds for beginners are reeds that have less resistance. For the beginner oboist it is often recommend that one select a Soft or Medium Soft Reed. These reeds will be easier to play while the beginner oboe or bassoonist are developing his or hers embouchure.

How do you raise the pitch on a oboe reed?

You can raise the pitch slightly by increasing the amount that the blades overlap. Gently slip the blades a little apart. Note that this will also make the tone less vibrant. If the reed is flat because too much wood has been removed, it may be difficult to remake.