Oboe By Leon Goossens & Edwin Roxburgh
(Yehuin Menhuin Music Guides Series)
This book provides a history of the oboe together with illuminating chapters on baroque, classical, romantic and twentieth century music. There is a detailed explanation of extemporisation and ornamentation in eighteenth century music. For the student there is a whole section on reed-making and performing techniques together with detailed advice for teachers.
The Art of Oboe Playing By Robert Sprenkle & David Ledet
The Art of Oboe Playing is an attempt to illuminate and to help solve some of the problems that confront oboists and their teachers. Contains a wealth of advice to aid practice and an excellent section on reed making and adjusting. This book cannot substitute for a teacher but it can give supplementary instruction.
The Art of Cor Anglais By Geoffrey Browne
Designed for oboe players who want to extend their knowledge by playing English Horn, and for people who have difficulty in finding specialist teaching, this book contains as much information about this little-documented subject as can be crammed into 56 pages by one of the world's most experienced players. Includes an article on reeds, a method for circular breathing, a definition and some history of the instrument, and orchestral extracts with commentary.
Die Spieltechnik der Oboe
By Günther Passin & Reinhold Malzer
‘The Technique of the Oboe’ – daily exercises to improve all aspects of playing.
The Essential Oboist
By John Williams
The exercises in this book are designed for use as ‘warm-ups’ prior to the day’s formal oboe (or coranglais) practice, the aim being to play one section at the start of each day. Some of the exercises are demanding enough to be used as studies as a means of getting back into playing after a ‘lay-off’ or for daily practice if for some reason you are limited for time. An excellent book which also includes exercises for vibrato, circular breathing, double/triple tonguing and reed making & adjustment.
EvelynRothwell’s Guide to Oboe Reed Making
A comprehensive guide to reed making and adjustment.