Why hire an Oboe from MIRA?
MIRA hires quality musical instruments to individuals, schools, colleges, music teachers and music schools throughout New Zealand for renewable periods ranging from 3 to 12 months. Our handy online-based service with the support of skilled musicians gives learners immediate access nationwide to quality instruments without the expense of buying.
Once your hire period is up you are automatically notified by the MIRA website and can easily arrange to return your instrument, renew your rental for additional months, arrange servicing of the instrument, or even to purchase the instrument outright for it's current value.... all through your website account. MIRA really does make it easy!
Introducing the Oboe
The oboe (OH-boh) is a type of double-reed woodwind instrument. Oboes are usually made of wood, but may also be made of synthetic materials, such as plastic, resin or hybrid composites. The most common oboe plays in the treble or soprano range. A soprano oboe measures roughly 65 cm (25 1⁄2 in) long, with metal keys, a conical bore and a flared bell. Sound is produced by blowing into the reed at a sufficient air pressure, causing it to vibrate with the air column. The distinctive tone is versatile and has been described as "bright". When the word oboe is used alone, it is generally taken to mean the treble instrument rather than other instruments of the family, such as the bass oboe, the cor anglais (English horn), or oboe d'amore. A musician who plays the oboe is called an oboist. Learn more on Wikipedia
