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Why is the oboe used to tune the rest of the orchestra?

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Why is the oboe used to tune the rest of the orchestra?

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The oboe has the most reliable pitch. At the concertmaster’s signal, the oboist plays an “A” three times, so that the woodwinds, brass, and strings sections can tune individually to this note.

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