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.

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12月6日 · The bass oboe and the oboe are two distinct instruments within the oboe family, each with its own unique set of characteristics. Their differences in physical structure, tonal qualities, playing techniques, and musical roles make them suitable for different musical contexts and applications.

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

2024年12月6日 · Size and Shape: The bass oboe is significantly larger than the regular oboe. It measures approximately 110 centimeters in length, which is almost double the length of a standard oboe. Its body is conical, similar to the oboe, but with a …

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.

Rigoutat’s bass oboe combines a very accurate pitch with a generous sound and ergonomic key distribution. It’s made with ebony from Mozambique and silver-plated keys. It comes with a hand-made, silver-plated bocal selected by our tunners for each instrument.