Examples of doubling in octaves:

* Snegourotchka 71—

Ob. + Cl.
Horn

* Legend of Tsar Saltan, before 180—

Ob. + Cl. Ob. + Cl.	]	6	]	8.
Horn Horn	]	6	]	8.

* Mention should also be made of mixed timbres (wood and brass) in progression in octaves.

Examples:

Mlada, Act III, beginning of Scene III—

Trombone + Bass cl.
Tuba + C-fag.

[No. 78.] Mlada, Act III after 25—

2 Cl. + 2 Horns + Trombone
Bass cl. + 2 Horns + Trombone

8 (low register).

[No. 79.] Mlada, Act III, before 35—general unison.

When it is desired to distribute the melody over three or four octaves, it is difficult to achieve perfect balance of tone.

Examples:

* Shéhérazade, 4th movement, 15th bar after W—

Picc.
2 Fl. + 2 Ob.
2 Trumpets

>[ 8
] 8.

* Legend of Tsar Saltan 228—

Picc.
2 Fl. + 2 Ob.
Trumpet + Eng. horn

>[ 8
] 8.