Singin' Dog Oboe Reed Soft Oboe Reed Soft The Singin' Dog oboe reed company specializes in handmade reeds that outclass their machine-made competitors while still maintaining an attractive price The soft and medium-soft strengths vibrate very easily and will work best for beginners and those that have recently switched to oboe The medium and medium-hard strengths are best for advanced students and most adults The hard reed is recommended for those who prefer a reed with more resistance or those that would like to scrape a little themselves