Beginning Band: Making a Good Sound on the Oboe
Age Range: Late Elementary, Middle School
Learning Objective: Students will acquire strategies for good sound production on the oboe; students will compare and contrast sound/tone quality in two short excerpts
Total Video Time: 1:36 (lesson only); 7:23 (with extensions)
INTRODUCTION
Oboist Sarah Boyle Carmack will compare and contrast sound quality on her instrument and share some practical tips for getting a good sound out of your oboe. Follow along to improve your sound!
EXTEND
Good musicians are always listening to examples of good tone or sound so that they can imagine the sound they want to make. Here are a few examples of good tone or sound on the oboe.
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