Customer Reviews

Oboe Method (Complete)

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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.

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!

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!

This book is excellent for anyone looking to improve their oboe playing. It is logically set up, with easy pieces at the beginning and advanced pieces as you move towards the end. It is also a great tool for those oboists wishing to challenge themselves. They can work their way through the book. I definitely recommend it!

This is a great book for teaching musicians phrasing. We're using it in our flute masterclasses.