Course Content

  • Introduction to Oboe structure
  • Posture
  • Various mouth shape
  • Breathing control
  • Tongue position
  • Arpeggios
  • Change of key
  • Fingering practice
  • Tied notes and legato
  • Music theory and note reading
  • Listening and accuracy training
  • Performance training
  • Duo playing
  • Analyzing classical music (including Baroque period, Classical Music period, Romantic period, pieces in 19th century, etc)
  • Make use of master players’ licks and songs for exercises
  • Reference to world renowned players’ performance techniques
  • Analyze and dismantle the organization of famous classical pieces
  • Composition and song arrangement with Oboe
  • Development of sense of rhythm
  • Techniques in complex beats
  • Improvisation training
  • Song arrangement and ear training
  • In-depth discussion in features of different Oboe brands
  • Oboe maintenance
  • Discussion on the effective and efficient way of daily practices
  • Nominations to band and orchestra
  • Performance skills and exam tactics
  • Exam arrangement for ABRSM
  • Participation in various open contests

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