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Oboe Key Glossary

This is an alternate "F" key. This allows a player to play between "F" and a note below without be-
Left hand “F”
ing forced to play "E" in between.

Low "Bb", when used to describe an oboe's range, is the "Bb" below the staff in the Treble Clef.
Low “Bb” Key The "low 'Bb' key" is the key on the bell that opens to allow the instrument to play down to that
note.
This key (if installed) is designed to open automatically when "Bb" is played; this is intended to
Low “Bb” Vent
keep the traditionally flat "Bb" in tune.

This key (if installed) is designed to open automatically when a forked "F" is played; this is intended
“F” Resonance Key
to keep the traditionally sharp forked "F" in tune.
This key tab (if installed) is a small tab on the bottom of the "F#" key (first finger right hand). It is
“F#” Key Tab installed if a manufacturer has moved the position of the "F" key up on the instrument to improve
intonation.
This key can be either articulated or non-articulated. An articulated "C#" allows a player to move
“C#” Key between low "B" and "C#" without sliding on the lower spatulas. A non-articulated "C#" would re-
quire the player to slide.

This key gets its name because it was invented in Philadelphia. It is designed to close the inner
Philadelphia “D” Key
ring of the split "D" when high "D" is played to improve intonation.
This key is also known as the "Eb" - "E" trill. This key is actually two concentric rings placed one on
Split “D” Ring
top of the other on the third finger of the right hand.
Conservatory System Oboes all have two octave keys. Recently manufacturers have added the
third octave key in an effort to improve intonation from high "F" and above (that is the "F" above the
Third Octave Key
staff in Treble Clef). Some oboists use the key and some do not, an adjustment screw disables the
key entirely if desired.
 Fox Products has been the maker of fine double reed instruments since 1949. Their brand con-
tinues to grow and is regarded by many musicians, us included, to have some of the best dollar
value instruments on the market today.

Fox Model 333 Student Oboe

The 333 has a resin body with silver plated keys. The instrument plays to low "Bb"; the key system includes: left hand "F":
forked "F" resonance key; solid (non-articulated) "C#" key. The instrument does not have a: third octave vent; split ring "D".
This instrument comes with cork pads on low "C#" and above.
Included Accessories: Integral Style Case; Reed and Three Reed Case; Swab; Cork Grease.

Fox Model 330 Artist Oboe

The 330 is identical to the 333 with the exception of an articulated "C#". The 330 is presented at a greater cost and we feel
the 333 has a better cost/feature balance. The model 330 is available by request only.

Fox Model 450 Oboe

The 450 has a resin top joint with a Grenadilla Body and Silver plated keys. This instrument presents a crack free solution
with better intonation over full resin models. This instrument plays to low "Bb"; the key system includes: left hand "F"; forked
"F" resonance key; articulated "C#" key; split "D" ring; low "Bb" vent key; and third octave key. This instrument comes with
cork pads on low "C" and above.
Included Accessories: Pochette style case / case cover; Reed and Reed Case; Swab; Cork Grease and Tenon Caps.

Fox Model 800 Oboe

The 800 has a full Grenadilla Body with Silver plated keys.. This instrument plays to low "Bb"; the key system includes: left
hand "F"; forked "F" resonance key; articulated "C#" key; split "D" ring; low "Bb" vent key; third octave key. This instrument
comes with cork pads on low "C" and above; an adjustable thumbrest. This is Fox's top of the line Oboe.
Included Accessories: Pochette style case / case cover; Reed and Reed Case; Swab; Cork Grease and Tenon Caps.

Fox Model 555 English Horn

The 555 has a resin body with Silver plated keys. This instrument plays to low "B"; the key system includes: left hand "F".
This instrument comes with cork pads on low "C" and above. Each Instrument comes with two standard Fox Model XL Eng-
lish Horn Bocals (number 2 and 3). This would be the ideal instrument for occasional doublers needing a high quality Eng-
lish Horn without the worry of cracking!
Included Accessories: Integral style case; Reed and Reed Case; Swab; Cork Grease.

Fox Model 510 English Horn

The 510 has a resin top joint; and Grenadilla lower joint and bell. This instrument has Silver plated keys. The 510 plays to
low "B" with a key system including: left hand "F"; low "B" vent; third octave key. This instrument comes with cork pads on
low "C" and above. Each Instrument comes with two standard Fox Model XL English Horn Bocals (number 2 and 3). This
would be the ideal instrument for frequent players needing a high quality English Horn without the worry of cracking while
still providing the rich wood toned sound!
Included Accessories: Pochette style case; Reed and Reed Case; Swab; Cork Grease.

Fox Model 500 English Horn

The 500 has full Grenadilla body with Silver plated keys. This instrument plays to low "B"; the key system includes: left hand
"F"; low "B" vent; third octave key. This instrument comes with cork pads on low "C" and above. Each Instrument comes
with two standard Fox Model XL English Horn Bocals (number 2 and 3).
Included Accessories: Pochette style case; Reed and Reed Case; Swab; Cork Grease.
 Cabart is the student division of Lorée which has been the professional standard in oboes
for more then 100 years. Cabart instruments carry on the exemplary performance and
craftsmanship that Lorée is known for!

Cabart Oboe
The regular Cabart has a full Grenadilla body with Silver plated keys. The instrument plays to low "Bb"; the key system in-
cludes: left hand "F" key; forked "F" resonance key; articulated "C#" key; split "D" ring; low "Bb" vent key; third octave key.
This instrument comes with all cork pads.
Included Accessories: Pochette style case / case cover

Cabart “Petit Mains” Oboe

The Cabart "Petites Mains" Oboe is literally the Oboe for "Small Hands". This Cabart has a full Grenadilla body with Silver
plated keys. The instrument plays to low "B"; the key system is a modified short reach system and includes: left hand "F"
key; articulated "C#" key; Plateau "D" key plate. This instrument comes with all cork pads.
Included Accessories: Pochette style case / case cover
 Lorée has been making oboes since the firm was founded by François Lorée in 1881. Over the
last 130 years, Lorée has been at the forefront of oboe design. The firm is credited with invent-
ing the modern oboe key system, the "Conservatory Plateau System". Through their continu-
ing tenure as the worlds leading oboe manufacturer and innovator: Lorée has always main-
tained an exceptionally high standard of craftsmanship and performance.

All Lorée instruments are available with an "AK" bore and/or a synthetic top joint.
All Lorée instruments are inscribed with a unique two-letter, two-number serial. The "AK"
model has a different bore shape reminiscent of the original "AK" series of instruments.
All wooden oboes are susceptible to cracking but an instrument equipped with a synthetic top
joint will provide the player with years of crack free playing.

F. Lorée Oboe
The F. Lorée Oboe is what we refer to as the "standard bore". This is the original design Lorée became known for. This in-
strument is constructed of grade "A" Grenadilla wood aged for five years. It plays to low "Bb"; the key system includes: left
hand "F" key; forked "F" resonance key; articulated "C#" key; split "D" ring; low "Bb" vent key; Philadelphia "D" key; third
octave key. This instrument comes with all cork pads.
Included Accessories: Integral style case or Pochette style case / case cover

F. Lorée Royal Oboe

The F. Lorée Royal Oboe was introduced in 1989; major design differences from the "standard bore" include: grade "A+"
Grenadilla wood aged for five years with a much thicker bore wall; dual metal tenon rings for durability. This instrument
plays to low "Bb"; the key system includes: left hand "F" key; forked "F" resonance key; articulated "C#" key; split "D" ring;
low "Bb" vent key; Philadelphia "D" key, third octave key. The Royal appeals to players looking for a darker and rounder
tone vs. the "standard bore". This instrument comes with all cork pads.
Included Accessories: Integral style case or Pochette style case / case cover

F. Lorée Royal 125 Oboe

The F. Lorée Royal 125 Oboe was introduced in 2006 to celebrate Lorée's 125th anniversary. Each Royal 125 is inscribed
not only with the unique two-letter, two-number serial but also the number of the 125 made during the limited production run.
Major design differences from the Royal include: grade "A+" Grenadilla wood aged for ten years; Gold Plated: Reed well,
rings and posts. This instrument plays to low "Bb"; the key system includes: left hand "F" key; forked "F" resonance key; ar-
ticulated "C#" key; split "D" ring; low "Bb" vent key; Philadelphia "D" key, third octave key. The Royal appeals to players
looking for a darker and rounder tone vs. the "standard bore". This instrument comes with all cork pads.
Included Accessories: Pochette style case / case cover

F. Lorée Royal 125 “Amethyst” Oboe

The F. Lorée Royal 125 'Amethyst' Oboe is the finest Oboe to come out of the Lorée factory. This instrument comes with a
large Amethyst set right into the bell! Major design differences from the Royal 125 include: grade "A+" Grenadilla wood aged
for ten years; Gold Plated Keys. This instrument plays to low "Bb"; the key system includes: left hand "F" key; forked "F"
resonance key; articulated "C#" key; split "D" ring; low "Bb" vent key; Philadelphia "D" key, third octave key. The Royal ap-
peals to players looking for a darker and rounder tone vs. the "standard bore". This instrument comes with all cork pads.
Included Accessories: Purple Leather Pochette style case with matching purple case cover

F. Lorée English Horn

The F. Lorée English Horn is the top of the line professional English Horn. This instrument plays to low "B"; the key system
includes: left-hand "F" key; low "B" vent key; third octave key. There is an optional extension to play to low "Bb" available
ON REQUEST ONLY. This instrument comes with all cork pads and two Silver plated Lorée Bocals.
Included Accessories: Integral style case