Methods Books Reading and Listening
Methods Books Reading and Listening
Reference Material
Method Books
Beginner
● Niemann Method
● Rubank Elementary Method
● Gekeler Method for Oboe
Intermediate
● A.M.R. Barret Oboe Method (Revised and Expanded Edition), Edited by
Martin Schuring (available on IMSLP)
● Foundation Studies: Oboe by David Hite and Carl Baermann
● Melodious and Progressive Studies: Oboe, Book 1 and Book 2 by David
Hite
● 48 Famous Studies for Oboe (and Saxophone) by F.W. Ferling (available
on IMSLP)
Advanced
● 28 Etudes for Oboe by Carl Besozzi (available on IMSLP)
● 15 Caprices in the Manner of Etudes for Oboe by Antonio Pasculli
(available on IMSLP)
● 30 Studies for Oboe by: Giuseppe Prestini (available on IMSLP)
● 12 Studies on Chromatic Harmony for Oboe by Giuseppe Prestini
(available on IMSLP)
● 7 Character Studies for Oboe by Christian Schiemann
● Vade-Mecum of the Oboist by Albert J. Andraud
● Hewitt Method
Additional Reading
Oboe Art and Method by: Martin Schuring
Understanding the Oboe Reed by: Graham Salter
The Art of Oboe Playing by: Robert Sprenkle and David Ledet
Essays for Oboists by: Jay Light
Oboe by: Leon Goossens and Edwin Roxburgh
The Oboe by: Geoffrey Burgess and Bruce Haynes
Online Resources
Jennet Ingle - reedmaker and performer
Thinthetip.com - Lindabeth Binkley (professor at Central Michigan University)
Instagram: @ thinthetip
Double Reed Dish - podcast hosted by Dr. Galit Kaunitz (oboe, University of
Southern Mississippi) and Dr. Jacqui Wilson (bassoon, Washington State
University)
Idrs.org - website of the International Double Reed Society
Midwest Double Reed Society
Barrett Play-Along - Jillian Camwell and Peter Cooper