How are vibrations produced on the oboe?

Vibrations on the oboe are produced when the player blows air across a small, narrow opening called the reed. The reed is made of two thin pieces of cane that are bound together at one end. When the player blows across the reed, the air causes the two pieces of cane to vibrate against each other. This vibration produces the sound of the oboe.

The pitch of the sound produced by the oboe is determined by the length of the reed. Longer reeds produce lower pitches, while shorter reeds produce higher pitches. The player can change the pitch of the sound by moving their fingers on the keys of the oboe. The keys open and close holes in the body of the oboe, which changes the length of the air column inside the instrument. This, in turn, changes the pitch of the sound.

The oboe is a very versatile instrument that can be used to produce a wide variety of sounds. It is often used in classical music, but can also be heard in jazz, folk, and other genres of music.