Oboe Reed List with Sound and Playability Characteristics

powerful,

large sound volume

intonation slightly more spread than Chiarugi 2,
meaning the lower register (B to G') is a bit lower,
the higher register (A'' to C''') is a bit higher,
G'' and D''' intonate well

balanced to brilliant without darkening,

medium sound volume

stable across all registers

very stable high C,
G'' and D''' barely sharp,
minimal drop from C' to G',
freer in the very high register (A''-F''') compared to Chiarugi 2

very balanced and compact,
pleasantly little difference between long
and short fingerings like D''/C'',

smaller sound volume,

well-suited for chamber music and chamber orchestras,
not overpowering

balanced, rounded, warm, and cohesive sound (but not dull),

smaller sound volume,

well-suited for blending in an ensemble

broad sound spectrum from warm to brilliant

large sound volume

for soloists and prominent orchestral parts