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This video explains how to assemble your instrument from the case.
Make sure to open your case with the buckles flipping up.
Be careful not to apply too much pressure to the rods and keys. Try to grip from the black parts of the oboe.
Use slight twisting motions to connect the different parts of the oboe. If this is difficult, use some cork grease. You can also leave the oboe assembled over night to compress the cork.
Make sure that the bridge keys are aligned properly and don't hit one another during assembly.
The thumb rest should be lined up with the primary octave key and the bottom of your reed.
The video to the left explains the hand position for the left and right hands.
Both hands should be in slightly curved, natural positions. Notice the slight spacing between each finger.
The left thumb can either hover above the octave key or rest directly against the oboe below the octave key.
Pinkies should rest on a pinky key when not being used.
Notice the key with the hole with your left pointer finger. On the majority of notes, this hole has to be completely covered. The section of this website titled "The Eb's" Explained will provide more information regarding this key.
The image on the left presents an example of the hand position from the front view. Notice the naturally curved fingers, relatively straight wrists, resting pinkies, and spaced out fingers.
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