Oboe Method (Complete) [Spiral-bound]

A. M. R. Barret (Author, Composer), Martin Schuring (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2001

The first in a series of three new Kalmus publications by A.M.R. Barret, the Complete Oboe Method, long a standard text for oboists, will assure ease of play for advancing oboists.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 168 pages
• Publisher: Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. (June 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0757977960
• ISBN-13: 978-0757977961
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,157 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Most Important Book You Will Ever Own, May 19, 2003

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Rebecca M. Hoyt "bibliophile" (Solon, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oboe Method (Complete) (Spiral-bound)

If there is a required text for the oboist, the Barret Method is it. The etude studies are a standard part of the repertoire for students of all levels, and have been reproduced in other method books as well. I do not know of an oboist who has not worked from this book. Every student has their own favorite exercise and etude, and all learn to live with the yellow volume. While it can seem oppressive at times, the preparation it provides is second to none. It is a must-have for an obosits at any level.

5.0 out of 5 stars Barrett Oboe Method, October 2, 2011

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Anja "luvjules35" (STL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Oboe Method (Complete) (Spiral-bound)

Thanks - it is a good method book. I like the spiral binding; it makes it easier to play because page turns aren't difficult. I appreciate the sale!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book, paper quality, not so good., January 14, 2010

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Jake V. "Slyjester" (Austin, Minnesota United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Oboe Method (Complete) (Spiral-bound)

This is a very good book and I agree with all the previous reviews that have been said before mine. It challenges the advancing oboists sight-reading ability and helps to improve their musical technique(I'm looking at YOU Articulation Exercises!) One of my favorite things to do, is use music notation software and play-along with the accompaniment (bass clef line) that I have manually typed. The book is larger than I expected, something I enjoyed. There are other versions of the Barret book out there, but my instructor said to purchase this one (edited by Martin Schuring) because most, if not all, of the inconsistencies/errors have been removed.

My only concern is that the paper quality is poor. This is the reason for the 4 stars. It feels like cheap copy paper that you buy at any office supply store. I guess I was expecting a heavier paper that would withstand everyday use/abuse from students, however, I'm learning to deal with it because the experience I'm gaining is worth it!