The Orchestra
The Orchestra: A User's Manual Oboes
Explore the many aspects of the oboe. This site explains its construction, range, articulations, effects and more. Be sure to check out the videos of the players tips and tricks.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Woodwind Instrument
This site from Wikipedia provides an overview of woodwind instruments and discusses the three types of woodwind instruments and the difference between brass instruments and woodwind instruments.
Other
What Is Oboe D'amore?
This is a description of the sister to the oboe: the oboe d'amore. It gives examples of its orchestral use and the popularity of the instrument through the centuries.