What are the differences between a clarinet and an oboe?

Answer by  Anonymous

Clarinet=BFlat Instrument Oboe=C. Clarinet=Single reed Oboe=Double. Clarinet=Cylindrical bore Oboe=Conical. Clarinet=Very low to very high range Oboe=Range of about three octarves from BFlat below middle C. Clarinet=Use in orchestra, jazz, concert bands etc Oboe=Limited pretty musch to orchestra. Clarinet=Large family of instruments Oboe=Limited family of instruments. (:

Answer by  AR (53)

An Oboe has a double reed, where a clarinet is a single reed instrument. The fingering keys/systems differ as well, the Boehm Key System is the most widely used, but does not work well on a double-reeded instrument.

Answer by  jeremy46 (325)

They have different tonal qualities. One of the reasons for the oboe's unique sound is that it uses a double reed, instead of the single reeds used by clarinets and saxophones. Bassoons also use double reeds. Clarinets, unlike oboes, are often found in jazz ensembles or dixieland bands. Oboes tend to be limited to concert orchestras.

Answer by  Matthew (34)

A clarinet is a woodwind instrument that has a mouthpiece that is flat and is around 1.5 inches long and usually fits in the players entire mouth. An oboe, however, has a mouthpiece that is much smaller is roughly the size of a paper clip.

Answer by  CarolynOsborne (2804)

Although both instruments are about the same size, the clarinet has a single reed attached to a mouthpiece to make sound and the oboe has two reeds put together to make the sound. It takes a lot of controlled breath to make the oboe work.

Answer by  tinman47 (30)

Well the obvious, the oboe is significantly smaller then a clarinet. The oboe also is around the same octave range as a clarinet, but has a more excited, lively tone.