One of the more popular methods for the young oboist. Includes fingering chart for the conservatory system oboe (pull out chart). A list of major, harmonic minor, and chromatic scales are also included. Book begins at the introductory level, but progresses quickly which makes this an ideal book for a beginning oboist who already has a musical background. Helpful instructions are placed throughout the book to guide the student. A more detailed "foreword" is included which attends to: Tone Quality; The Position of the Instrument; Tonguing, or The "Attack"; Care of Reeds. 48 pages. -pc