How do you play a third octave G on the oboe?

Question

How do you play a third octave G on the oboe?

Answer 1

I'm an oboe major.

The chart and the direction that the first lady said was correct.

If you play a conservatory oboe, this is the time to use your 3rd octave key!

Answer 2

Well, there are quite a few fingerings and alternate fingerings.  Some will give you better resonence than others and some are more in tune than others.  Here's a fingering chart for you:

http://www.wfg.woodwind.org/oboe/ob_alt_...



Personally, I prefer the "I 1--|1--" fingering, but it depends what other notes are around it and if it is part of a run.

Remember: lots of air... don't be afraid to blow!

Hope this helped... have fun!  :)