Learn to Play Oboe, Bk 1: A Carefully Graded Method That Develops Well-Rounded Musicianship (Learn to Play, Bk 1)

I have been teaching oboe for 25+ years, and this is one of my favorite books for beginning students. It moves in a logical sequence, and includes some fun tunes that most kids really enjoy. I highly recommend!

Good beginning drills using the key patterns needed to master this challenging instrument.

Really excellent book, not a patronising child’s beginner book as many are, and contains extra information concerning things that every woodwind player should be learning/ already know - breathing, relaxation etc. Also, containing a chart for the fingering pattern at the back - admittedly only the basic, early fingerings that are necessary for the book, therefore I was somewhat frustrated when looking for more- perhaps these are in the (?unobtainable - I can’t find it on Amazon and my geographic location means no music shops near me for .... 200 miles) next book 2.

Easy to follow and understand for beginner

This is a really good learn to play book. I already know how to read music so didn’t want the jargon included. So this has worked perfectly.

One additional help would be a disc with accompanient to a few simple popular songs

Perfect to reintroduce myself to play g the oboe,