Oboe d'Amore

The oboe d'amore is a transposing double-reed instrument in A, sounding a minor third lower than written. It was favored by J.S. Bach and has been revived in 20th-century orchestral music.

Transposing instrument: The Oboe d'Amore is written in A and sounds a minor third lower from written pitch.

Instrument family Woodwind
Clef Treble
Concert pitch No — transposes A
Transposition A
Concert range A3–E6
Written range Bb3–F#6

Playable Range

Comfortable range: A3–E6

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Fingering Chart

View the complete fingering chart for the Oboe d'Amore, including standard fingerings, alternate fingerings, and high-register notes.

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