Have you ever wondered why the oboe begins the tuning? How is the starting note decided? With access to electronic tuning ...

The oboe is a double-reed instrument and member of the woodwind family. Oboes are usually made of wood, but there are also oboes made of synthetic materials. The oboe is commonly used in concert bands ...

Use the tabs below to find out about each section of the orchestra, watch video clips, and read interviews with musicians. The oboe is made of wood (or plastic) with metal keys, and played by ...

Oboe player Patricia Chippendale, who started playing the instrument aged nine and plays for orchestras in Burnley and Colne, said she would keep going for "as long as I can read music".