The bass oboe or baritone oboe is a double reed instrument in the woodwind family. It is essentially twice the size of a regular (soprano) oboe so it sounds an octave lower; it has a deep, full tone somewhat akin to that of its higher-pitched cousin, the English horn.

2022年6月1日 · Bass Oboe. The bass oboe, or baritone oboe, is confusingly sometimes also referred to as the tenor oboe because of its range. It is twice the size of the oboe and its music is written in treble clef, but the true notes played are an octave lower. Its range is …

The bass oboe is a rare double-reed instrument that is a part of the oboe family and is also known as the baritone oboe. It is about twice the size of the traditional soprano or treble oboe. The baritone oboe is often confused with its lower family member the heckelphone.

2024年6月11日 · The Bass Oboe is one octave lower than the Modern Oboe and is the least played of all of the instruments in the Oboe family, with the exception of the Musette, which is hardly played at all. It’s also a little larger than the English Horn.

2024年7月16日 · The bass oboe, also known as the baritone oboe, is a double reed instrument in the woodwind family. It is notable for its size and sound, standing approximately twice the size of a regular (soprano) oboe.

2014年9月25日 · Heckelphone has a somewhat wider bore and more nasal sound that the bass (aka baritone) oboe. Then there’s also the lupophone, which has an even deeper range and apparently better control than than either of the previous. But whatever the name and exact make, this tip counts for all.

Morven Bell plays a bass oboe by F. Lorée and discusses the uses of the instrument in orchestral music.

2024年12月9日 · It is often used in orchestral and chamber music settings, adding depth and richness to the overall sonic landscape. With its larger size and lower pitch range compared to the regular oboe, it offers composers and musicians an alternative voice within the woodwind section.

There is only one oboe which gives me the flexibility to express music in the way I envision, to color and shape the sound, and ultimately to allow me to sound like myself: Lorée.

The Lorée Bass Oboe ranges in price from approximately $14,400 – $15,700 for the standard model. Depending on what optional features you choose to add, the price can be more and may require a special order.