- An approach based on self-learning and recognition of rhythmic and melodic patterns

- Original tunes rather than abstract sight-reading exercises

- 195 carefully graded pieces in a range of musical styles

- Eight sections related to the technical development of the oboist, with tunes using three notes to tunes with a range of nearly two octaves, from low D to high C

- Each section concludes with a set of duets and accompanied pieces for practice of ensemble sight-reading

- Tunes progress to all key signatures up to two sharps and flats

- Preliminary towards grade 5