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Oboe Practice Drills

Instrument: Oboe · Concert pitch · Treble clef
Treble Clef
Range Guard: B♭3 → A6
Audio: WAV Note Files

Choose a Drill

Easy → Hard

Audio path: update AUDIO_BASE_PATH near the top of the script if needed. Your files should be named like C4.wav, Fsharp4.wav, Bflat4.wav.

Active Drill

Ready

Select a drill to begin.

Tempo:
Tip: Use “Play First Note” to lock pitch, then play along from the notation.

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FAQ

Is oboe written in concert pitch?

Yes. Standard oboe parts are written at concert pitch, so written and concert pitch match.

Are these drills meant to be played one note at a time?

Yes. The drills are written as single-note lines (no chords). Follow the highlighted note and play along.

Do you pitch-shift the samples?

No. Each note expects its own file in /sounds_oboe (for example A4.wav or Bflat4.wav). This keeps the tone realistic.

My note doesn’t play—what’s wrong?

The matching file likely isn’t present, or the name doesn’t match exactly. Filenames can be case-sensitive on some hosts.

Which filename style should I use?

Use the “word” style shown in the examples: Fsharp4.wav, Bflat4.wav. Make sure your folder matches the AUDIO_BASE_PATH in the page.

Can I loop a drill?

Yes—toggle Loop: On. The drill will restart automatically and continue until you press Stop.

Why does the page scroll while playing?

So the currently highlighted note stays visible. The notation doesn’t “slide”—the staff simply auto-scrolls to follow playback.