Beginning Clarinet

A Practical Approach to the Clarinet for Beginning Clarinetists and their Teachers is an owners manual for the clarinet. It provides a practical way for first time players to learn the basic elements of clarinet playing. Its many illustrations and skill building games allow beginning clarinetists to learn the instrument in a manner that builds a strong foundation for their playing. This volume, along with others in the series, is also excellent for woodwind techniques or methods classes.
This book will help the beginning clarinetist learn the following:
This book will help the beginning clarinetist learn the following:
- Proper assembly of the clarinet
- Getting a great tone from the beginning
- Fingerings for notes from low E to C above the staff (including chromatic notes)
- Proper method for articulation (tonguing)
- Using notes for the little fingers ("Pinky" notes)
- Smooth control of the register change
- Playing beautiful high notes (to C above the staff)
- Also included: Daily Drills to reinforce all of the above skills