how was the oboe discovered/invented?

Question

I know it was used a lot during the baroque period, but where did the idea come from

Answer 1

The oboe was invented in the 17th century by Jean Hotteterre and Michel Philidor. The range of the modern oboe extends two and a half octaves from the B below middle C. Oboes are found in a variety of forms throughout the world.

The reed is made from a piece of cane attached to a metal tube called a staple. To make a double reed, first a strip of cane is cut, folded over, and tied onto the staple with twine. The end is sliced off, leaving an open slit. The upper end of the reed is carefully scraped away with a knife until the two "blades" vibrate freely when you blow.

The oboe has a complex arrangement of metal keywork that makes the instrument surprisingly heavy to hold. The keys cover holes in the body of the oboe, and make it possible to create different pitches.

The upper octave key controls the highest of the oboe's high notes. It is operated by the side of the left index finger.

Keys operated by the little fingers are very important on woodwind instruments. Pressing down on any of the little finger keys will open or close a hole further down the instrument which the hands can't reach.
Could'nt find anything on where the idea came from.Try google the inventers names.

Answer 2

Everything you always wanted to know about the oboe.

Answer 3

I don't know, but I know it was invented, and not discoverd!
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