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Intermediate Oboe with Superb Intonation and Clarity





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Step up to a spectacular intermediate instrument with the YOB-441T from Yamaha! This second-generation model boasts several upgraded features such as a new bell design, a 3rd-octave key, a low Bb resonance key, and metal tenon joints, to name a few. Like the original model, the YOB-441T's body and bell are crafted using seasoned grenadilla wood. Additionally, the YOB-441T allows you to start exploring new fingering techniques with a modified conservatory key system. Most importantly, the YOB-441T looks great and sounds incredible, with a clear, rich tone across the full range of the instrument. If you’re ready to graduate to an intermediate oboe, Sweetwater highly recommends the Yamaha YOB-441T.





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Newly optimized grenadilla bell bore and low Bb resonance key improve intonation





The YOB-441T's body and bell are expertly crafted from grenadilla wood, giving players a traditional look, feel, and sound. Fitted with a redesigned American bell bore, the YOB-441T also fosters accurate intonation throughout your range ? you'll benefit from greater stability in the middle range and easier transitions between your upper and lower registers. To top it off,Yamaha has also included a low Bb resonance key that improves intonation on those tricky low Bbs.





Expand your technique with a modified conservatory key system





Typically, beginner oboes are outfitted with a very simplified key system, which allows young students and beginner players to practice and learn the fundamentals of the instrument without being bogged down with complex fingerings. However, now that you’re ready to advance, the Yamaha YOB-441T presents you with a modified conservatory key system, which includes a left-hand F, a forked-F resonance key, a low Bb resonance key, and numerous trill keys, like a new B-C# key! Get ready to expand your repertoire and explore exciting new techniques!





Yamaha Intermediate Series brass and woodwind





Yamaha is committed to supporting you at every step of your musical journey. Their Intermediate Series brass and woodwind instruments represent an ideal bridge between their Standard Series instruments for students and beginners and their Professional and Custom Series instruments for advanced players. Yamaha Intermediate Series brass and woodwind instruments guarantee easy playability as you expand your technical repertoire while providing professional touches that allow you to further explore the limits of your instrument and grow as a musician. A favorite choice of music educators, the Yamaha Intermediate Series offers superior-quality step-up brass and woodwind instruments guaranteed to inspire!





Yamaha YOB-441 Duet Intermediate Oboe Features:


Improved 2nd-generation model of the original YOB-441


Well-made intermediate oboe with silver-plated nickel-silver keys


Premium grenadilla body and bell round out your sound


All cork keys and metal tenon joints


American bore style with semi-automatic octave keys, and a fixed thumb rest


Modified conservatory key system includes left-hand F, forked-F resonance key, and low Bb resonance key


Trill keys: C#-D#; F#-G#; A#-B; Ab-Bb; B-C#; Left C-D; Right C-D


Includes a Yamaha OBC-430II case and OBB-430II cover


Key of C