IN THIS LESSON:

  • Learn the first 2 notes on the Oboe that you will play A LOT in band music (all fingering charts by Fox Products).

    • B-flat and Low E-flat

The next two notes are played often in band, because the most common keys are B-flat and F!

The Key of B-flat contains both B-flat and E-flat.

The Key of F contains a B-flat.

Just like the previous lessons, let’s learn these notes by practicing a few long tones, and then practicing the exercise at the end that will help you incorporate these new notes.

B-flat

Low E-flat

B-flat Example

Practice Check!

Before going on, practice this exercise at least 3 times to get comfortable with these new notes!

Sound the Horns! Play-along
Low E-flat Example

For now, learn the fingering on the left, as it is the preferred fingering. The alternate fingering on the right can be learned at a later time. It is used if you are playing E-flat before or after Db/C#.