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Volume 2
Picks up where Volume 1 ends. Starting here without the first book leaves gaps in the sequence.
Product detailSKU #1279141555982
Hal LeonardRubank Advanced Method for Oboe Volume 2
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Second volume of an advanced oboe method book. For players already past the fundamentals who want structured technical study rather than repertoire.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Oboists working through the Rubank series in order
- Private lesson students needing graded advanced material
- Adult returners rebuilding technique with a set curriculum
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners — this starts well past first-year material
- Players wanting songs to perform rather than exercises
- Other double-reed players; the writing is oboe-specific
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.
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Advanced Method
Assumes you already read fluently and have a working embouchure. Not a starting point.
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Single-instrument edition
Written for oboe fingerings and range. The trumpet, clarinet and sax editions are separate books.
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Method book, not a songbook
Content is studies and exercises for building technique, not pieces to play at a recital.
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Print book
Paper score you put on a stand. No audio tracks or app access comes with it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No accompaniment audio or backing tracks included — this is the book only
- 02Check whether you finished Volume 1 first; the sequence matters
- 03Softcover method books lie flat better once broken in at the spine
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need Volume 1 first?
Yes, in most cases. Volume 2 continues the sequence and assumes the material from the first book is already under your fingers.
02Is this for a beginner oboist?
No. It is the advanced tier of the series. A first-year player should start with the elementary or intermediate books instead.
03Does it come with a CD or audio downloads?
No. It is a printed book on its own.
04Will this work for bassoon or English horn?
No. It is written for oboe. Other instruments in the series have their own separate editions.
