An introduction to essential elements of the famous Barret and Niemann methods for Oboe presented in a logical manner, and in a format for developing students to use. It is an invaluable tool for helping young oboists advance to the next level of playing proficiently.

• Oboe Fingering Chart
• How to Use This Book
• Exercises in Evenness and Timbre
• Simple Melodies for the Art of Phrasing
• Exercises for Two Oboes to Develop Tone
• Barret Patterns for the Study of Articulation
• Sustained Tones
• Niemann Exercises and Melodies in Duet Form
• Exercises to develop articulation
• Duets for the Development of Articulation
• More Niemann Melodies in Duet form
• extended Major Scales
• Arpeggios
• Barret Chromatic Patterns and Chromatic Scale
• Gavote
• Serenade
• ...