Brod: Etudes et Sonates Vol. 1: Oboe: Instrumental Album

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.