pt. 1. Fundamentals -- Posture, breathing, and support -- Embouchure and other matters of tone production -- Finger facility -- Articulation -- Expression -- Practice -- Extended techniques.

pt. 2. Reed making. Reed construction -- Reed evaluation and adjustment.

pt. 3. Equipment and its care. Instrument selection, care, and adjustment -- Selection and care of tools and equipment.

pt. 4. Professional and performance considerations. Professional behavior and deportment -- Career development.

Appendix 1. Thoughts for the complete beginner -- Appendix 2. Fingering chart for oboe and English horn -- Appendix 3. Trill fingering chart for oboe and English horn.