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Summary: Oboist plays an A note for orchestra members to tune. Learn more about orchestra preparations in this free conducting lesson from an experienced conductor.

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Brandon Archer Brandon Archer has obtained a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Wheaton Conservatory of Music. He has more than five years of teaching experience conduc... read more

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Conductor Tips for Tuning Symphony Orchestra

Now I'll discuss tuning of a symphonic orchestra. Remember a symphonic orchestra encompasses not just strings but the violins, violas; cello, base; but woodwinds, brass and percussion. When you're tuning a symphonic orchestra the conductor cues the oboist and the oboist plays an A on their instrument. And they do not have to adjust their, usually they do not have to adjust their intonation because a correctly made reed will always play in tune. From that A that the oboe plays the rest of the ensemble tunes to that A. Sometimes the oboist will play one A for the woodwinds and the brass, and one A for the strings.

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