The instrument has a chromatic range of 2½ octaves from low B and the keywork has been further simplified to keep the
instrument light and reduce any risk of accidental keywork damage. The keys themselves are fully covered and have been
extended to reduce the stretch for small hands. The instrument is pitched in C and uses the standard oboe fingerings and
reeds.The Junior PLUS+ Conservatoire model has an additional mechanism for low B and left-hand F, extending the range
compared to the standard Junior Conservatoire model.The Howarth Junior PLUS+ Conservatoire oboe is an ideal beginner
instrument and will take the player through their early graded music exams until they are ready to comfortably progress to a full
system oboe, such as the S20C.