Description
- Product DescriptionOboemotions is the definitive volume on using Body Mapping technique to help oboists and other doublereed players prevent injury and develop the physical freedom and sensitivity needed for technical masteryPart method book
- picture book
- anatomy book
- and practice handbook
- the purpose of Oboemotions is to place the musical and technical study of the oboe within the context of a precise understanding of the human body It provides very specific details related to playing techniques used for all the instruments of the oboe family cor anglais
- oboe d amore
- musette
- bass oboe
- and heckelphone as well as various historical and ethnic relationsOboemotions is both practical and fun to read
- with case studies
- agenda helpers
- personal illustrations by the author
- and Body Mapping practice sessions interspersed with detailed howto materialcontents include chapters on Inclusive Awareness
- Air
- Balance
- The Tongue
- Fingers
- Vibrato
- Thumb Rests and Neck Straps
- Reedmaking
- Embouchure
- Performance Anxiety In addition
- an extensive appendix on coaching constructive rest provides daytoday instruction on this important techniqueReviewA definitive manualenjoyable to read There is so much enlightening information presented in this volume I recommend it as a must read for the serious student and professional oboist Even though it is intended mainly for oboe players
- I also think that other musicians will find this book very useful
- particularly other wind players Robert Krause geoffrey Bridge
- Double Reed NewsThe whole volume is imbued with sound practical help written with the knowledge gained from years of experience teaching and playing the oboeThe style of writing is very approachablethere are lots of helpful tips for playing awkward passages and imaginative teaching aids to overcome the common problems we all face as oboists So
- heartily recommended geoffrey Bridge
- Double Reed NewsAbout the AuthorStephen caplan is Professor of Oboe at the University of Nevada
- Las Vegas and serves as Principal Oboist of the Las Vegas Philharmonic He is a certified Andover Educator after extensive private study with Barbara conable
- creator of Body Mapping
Oboemotions What Every Oboe Player Needs to Know About the Body/g7367
