Author: hautbois
Date: 2008-01-28 15:19
In a number of the threads on this board relating to beginner studies what has often been underemphasized is the importance of developing musical artistry related to the oboe. Though a beginning oboist is unlikely to be able to perform in a refined manner, I would still urge that student to: first, find a teacher who is an accomplished musician as well as oboe player; and second, work on simple but compelling musical pieces, such as the treble cleff line of Bach's Minuet, etc., from the Clavier Book of Anna Magdalena Bach. (One often hears Suzuki strings utilizing these pieces.) An additional benefit of working on these pieces is that the joy of music and of making music on the oboe can further develop, which is very useful in motivation for practicing and setting goals. If a good teacher is not readily available, it is worthwhile to arrange to have a lesson with one at least periodically. To advance in the playing of the oboe one needs to develop listening skills -- the ability to critically hear what you are doing and to hear what is going on in well-performed music. A teacher is enormously helpful in that.
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