Yamaha 441IIT Intermediate Oboe
New versatile American-style oboes for comfortable playing
The globally popular 441 series has been renewed with additional keys and features to increase comfortability in performance. One addition is the third octave key as indicated by the new series name "441T." This improvement enables players to perform without stress or difficulty.
Wooden body
Grenadilla wood is used for the body and the bell, producing a warm and pure sound unique to the oboe
Improved playability from the new keys, cork pads and a strap ring
Newly designed bell with a resonance key
The bell bore has been redesigned to improve the intonation of the middle range. In addition, the Low-Bb resonance key improves the intonation of the Low-Bb.
Third octave key
Adding a third octave key stabilizes both the articulation and the intonation in the third octave.
Low B-C# trill key
A low B-C# trill can be easily performed, just by opening and pressing down the B key while holding the C# key.
All cork pads
All the pads are made of cork. This reduces pad noise.
Strap ring
The thumb rest has a strap ring. Using a strap improves playability by reducing pressure on the right-hand thumb which can put extra strain on the shoulder and the neck.