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Oboe Course Download Center

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Oboe Course Download Center

Oboe Course Download Center

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Chapter 1: Understanding Your Instrument & Reed

3 Lessons

Why Play the Oboe?

Parts of the Oboe

The Reed Basics

Chapter 2: The Embouchure and Breathing

2 Lessons

Forming the Embouchure

Chapter 3: Assembly, Instrument Hold, & Care

3 Lessons

Assembling Your Oboe

Posture & Holding the Oboe

Disassembly and Daily Care

Chapter 4: The first notes!

2 Lessons

The First Four Notes (G-A-B-C)

Five more notes (F#-F-E-D-C)

Chapter 5: Expanding Your Note Knowledge

4 Lessons

B-flat and Low E-flat

All About F-Natural

Half Hole Notes: D and E-flat

Register Key E and F, and Your Second Scale, F Major

Chapter 6: Developing Tone & Control

2 Lessons

Long Tones and Pitch Matching

Dynamic Control

Chapter 7: Tuning

2 Lessons

Pitch Tendencies

Chapter 8: Advancing Players

4 Lessons

Fingering Chart & Next Steps as a Player

Scales and Patterns

Upgrading Your Oboe

Chapter 9: Recommended Listening & Methods

1 Lesson

Artists & Methods

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Chapter 3: Assembly, Instrument Hold, & Care

Assembling Your Oboe

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IN THIS LESSON:

Learn how to properly assemble your oboe (video).

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