Detail 01
Book 2 in the series
Picks up where Book 1 stops. It assumes you already read notes and produce a stable tone.
Product detailSKU #1274034469957
Hal LeonardEssential Elements for Band - Oboe 2 Book/Online Audio
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Second-year oboe method book from the Essential Elements band series, with online audio. For students continuing past a first year of school band.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Second-year oboe students in a school band program
- Players whose band uses the Essential Elements series
- Practicing at home with play-along audio between lessons
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Complete beginners who have never played oboe
- Players needing Book 1 fundamentals like first notes
- Anyone wanting solo repertoire rather than band method exercises
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Online audio access
Play-along tracks stream or download, so you practice with accompaniment instead of counting alone.
Detail 03
Oboe-specific edition
Same page numbers as other instruments in the series, so a whole band can rehearse from matching books.
Detail 04
12 x 9 inch page size
Standard band-book size. Sits open on a music stand without crowding the page.
Detail 05
$12.99
Priced as a school-issue method book, not a reference library. Expect a consumable a student writes in.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Audio is accessed online — you need the code inside a new copy
- 02Used copies may have the audio code already redeemed
- 03Confirm your band uses Book 2, not Book 1 or 3
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need Book 1 first?
Yes for most students. Book 2 continues from Book 1 and assumes you can already read and play basic oboe notes.
02How do I get the audio?
The audio is accessed online with the code included in the book. Buy new if the audio matters, since a used copy's code may already be used.
03Will this match my band's books?
If your band uses Essential Elements Book 2, yes. The series is written so different instrument editions line up page by page.
04Can I teach myself oboe from this?
It is written for a band class with a director. Self-teaching is possible but you get no feedback on reed handling or embouchure.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Oboe 2 Book/Online Audio
2 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 12.0 inch
- Width
- 9.0 inch
1 detailsOther
- Isbn
- 9780634012860
