Singapore Polytechnic Symphonic Band

Double Reeds:

The Double Reeds family includes the following instruments:
• Regular Oboe
• Cor Anglais a.k.a English Horn
• Bassoon


The oboe has a distinctive voice, described as clear and penetrating.


The cor anglais, also known as the English horn, is the most common of the oboe family. It is pitched in F.


Finally, the bassoon, made with a wooden body, is a non-transposing instrument with a distinctive tone color, wide range, variety of character and agility.