Contents: Introduction; Choosing an instrument; Performing materials; Style and ornamentation - and overview; Notes; Sources; The bassoon; The repertoire of the baroque bassoon; Buying a bassoon; Playing the bassoon; Basic instrument maintenance; Recommended reading; Sources; Recommended music for beginners; The flute; The repertoire of the baroque flute; Buying a flute; Playing the baroque flute; Care of the flute; Notes; Recommended reading; Sources; Recommended reading for beginners; The oboe; The baroque oboe; A brief history; The repertoire of the baroque flute; Buying an oboe; Playing the oboe; Care of the instrument and common problems; Notes; Recommended further reading; Sources; Recommended music for beginners; The recorder; The repertoire of the baroque recorder; Buying a recorder; Care of the recorder; Playing the recorder; Recommended further reading; Sources; Recommended music for beginners; Appendices; Bibliography; Directory of makers, shops and suppliers; Index.