Renaissance and Baroque Treasures-This exciting collection contains pieces which are suitable for students who have been learning for about three years and who - alongside the music in their instrumental methods - want to establish their first repertoire of early music. The CD which is included contains live recordings of the accompaniments to play along with the pieces. The sound of the typical instruments of the day (organ harpsichord lute) ensures an authentic musical experience. Includes works by Vivaldi Purcell and JS Bach.

French oboist Henri Brod (1799-1839) was a performer composer and instrument builder during the early Romantic era. Considered a virtuoso Brod's compilation Studies and Sonatas for Oboe is very well-informed. Brod introduced his own innovations in Oboe design and playing techniques both which are still used to this day. The first volume of Studies and Sonatas for Oboe comprises 40 easy studies and 6 progressive sonatas for beginner to intermediate level oboists. These are in a variety of keys and address features including different rhythms scales breath control phrasing articulation ornamentation accidentals simple and compound time signatures range performance directions and dynamics among other aspects. Brod's wealth of experience and expertise which enabled the composition of Studies and Sonatas for Oboe make it an essential purchase for aspiring players of the instrument.

Performed by Elaine Douvas oboe Accompaniment: Erik Nielsen piano This wonderful album for the beginning to early intermediate oboe player includes thirteen pieces ranging from Boccherini to Grieg to Richard Strauss to William Walton. Says James Roe of The Double Reed: With the poise of a great virtuoso [Ms. Douvas] approaches these 'easy' pieces as she would a solo line in a great symphony...the richness of her tone the variety in her articulation and the beauty and clarity of her line all represent the very best example for students as they develop their concept of playing. And it's all pretty inspiring for us professional oboists as well. Ms. Douvas's extensiveperformance notes are a delight and will be inspiring to students and an important aid to teachers. Includes a complete solo part printed on high-quality ivory paper annotated with performance suggestions and a compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) followed by piano accompaniments to each piece minus the soloist.

Solo Arrangements of 12 Classic Disney Songs - Oboe-Lots of people have asked me to create a collection of famous Disney songs, so I?ve had great fun putting together a book I?m sure you?re going to love. There are tunes from early Mickey Mouse cartoons, famous songs that everyone knows, and music from recent films, too.This book progresses from simpler tunes (like the level of lesson 14 in Look Listen

This introduction has been written for primary school children who have not previously studied another instrument. It is suitable for groubs as well as for individuals.Every new note is colour contrasted, thus ensuring easy recognition. Relaxed by illustrations the school precedes in small steps. Exercises such as writing music, transposing, and playing echoes can be added if the child's progress allows for it. Most of the musical pieces and songs in the book are either traditional or well-known pieces by composers of the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods.Duets are included here and there to give the children anopportunity to practise playing together early on. / Hautbois

The 1st Recital Series presents high quality solo/recital literature appropriate for performers from beginner to early intermediate standard. A professionally recorded CD is included with each book providing a demonstration of each piece followed by an accompaniment track which can be used for performance or rehearsal. A separate piano accompaniment book is also available. / Hautbois / 48 pages / niveau : Facile - Elémentaire / Partition + Cd