This beginner's guide to the oboe gives a basic introduction to the parts of the instrument, 71 easy folk tunes, classic melodies, and Christmas carols, and fingering diagrams. Written to provide engaging playing material at an early level of development, this method supplement contains many fun and familiar melodies including: Alouette; Aura Lee; Cockles and Mussels; Down in the Valley; Greensleeves; Ode to Joy; Simple Gifts; and more.