The Real Book for Beginning Elementary Band Students (Oboe)

What Is This Book?
The Real Book for Beginning Elementary Band Students (Oboe) is a beginner-friendly method designed to help young oboe students build strong music reading skills from the start. With seventy familiar songs that use only six notes, the book creates a simple and confidence-building learning path for new players. It supports both classroom and at-home learning with a clear, approachable structure.

Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for elementary-aged beginners starting oboe for the first time. It’s perfect for young learners who benefit from visual note cues, simplified notation, and gradual skill development.

What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
The book features extra-large notation, letter names inside the noteheads in the first section, simplified arrangements, and uncluttered pages. Clear diagrams and easy-to-read instructions help students stay focused while learning one concept at a time.

What Music Does the Book Include?
Students will enjoy a wide assortment of classic, folk, and traditional songs. Each piece is written using only six notes, ensuring early success while expanding musical confidence and familiarity.

Are There Fun Extras Included?
The book’s clean design, familiar melodies, and engaging learning pace help keep young students motivated, even without additional games or coloring pages.

What’s Inside the Book?
Extra-large notation
Letter names inside the noteheads
Simplified arrangements
Clear and uncomplicated diagrams and charts
Limited material per page
Easy-to-read instructions and sheet music
Fun and engaging format
Large selection of classic and time-tested songs

Skills Your Child Will Learn
Music reading
Basic rhythmic concepts
Proper playing technique
Melody and harmony
Group performance
Music theory fundamentals
Creativity and expression
Music appreciation

How to Use This Book
Parents and teachers can use this book as a primary beginner method or as a helpful supplement to school band programs. It works well for home practice, private lessons, small ensembles, and full band classes.

Learn More Online
Visit the publisher’s website—Children’s Music Workshop and Music Fun Books—to view sample pages, videos, and additional beginner band titles.

Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.