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, performancedirections, 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.
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- Oboe / Grade 4 / List A
- Etude (No. 21 from 40 Etudes et 6 Sonates Vol. 1)
- Etude (No. 22 from 40 Etudes et 6 Sonates Vol. 1)
- Etude (No. 27 from 40 Etudes et 6 Sonates Vol. 1)
- Etude (No. 31 from 40 Etudes et 6 Sonates Vol. 1)
- Etude (No. 34 from 40 Etudes et 6 Sonates Vol. 1)
- Oboe / Grade 5 / List A
- Andante from 2nd Sonata (40 Etudes et 6 Sonates Vol. 1)
- Etude (No. 35 from 40 Etudes et 6 Sonates Vol. 1)
- Etude (No. 36 from 40 Etudes et 6 Sonates Vol. 1)
- Oboe / Grade 6 / List A
- Allegretto from 1st Sonata (40 Etudes et 6 Sonates Vol. 1)
- Allegro from 2nd sonata (40 Etudes et 6 Sonates Vol. 1)
- Rondo {with repeats] from 3rd sonata (40 Etudes et 6 Sonates Vol. 1)
- Rondo alla Polacca from 1st Sonata (40 Etudes et 6 Sonates Vol. 1)
