100 Essential Exercises for Clarinet

100 Essential Exercises for Clarinet
Author: Joe Elliot
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 109
Release: 2017-09-25
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619117584

Ê100 Essential Exercises for Clarinet is a collection of exercises designed to improve finger positioning, hand positioning and overall technique. Most of the exercises are 32 measures in length. Although most of the studies are written to be played in a legato (slurred) manner, other articulations can be applied. Some of the exercises are written for specific problem areas such as over the break, interval connections, left-hand pinkies and right-hand pinkies. There are a number of pages for scale and arpeggio work, along with five solos at the end of the book for applying articulations. The etudes in this book will enhance the technique of any clarinetist.

Baroque Music for Clarinet

Baroque Music for Clarinet
Author: Dr. Norman Heim
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 77
Release: 2020-02-12
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619119935

This collection of Baroque music is arranged for the intermediate level clarinetist with the piano part being of equal skill level. The music is taken from keyboard, song and chamber music sources and represents quality Baroque styles circa 1625 - 1775. Composers include Johann S. Bach, Jean P. Rameau, Alessandro Scarlatti, G. F. Handel, Domenic Scarlatti, Antonio Vivaldi, C. P. E. Bach, and Johann J. Froberger. This music can be played by clarinetists for church, festival, school and leisure occasions.

Lyrical Solos from the British Isles for Clarinet and Piano

Lyrical Solos from the British Isles for Clarinet and Piano
Author: James Marshall
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2020-11-06
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1513455753

Lyrical Solos from the British Isles is a collection of folk and traditional songs and dances with one hymn and a few original pieces added, all with the aspiring young clarinetist in mind. The author’s 2018 “English Sonatina” is prominently featured. The modal and folk song-like character of the sonatina is reflected in the clarinet and piano arrangements of the other eleven songs in the collection, including such stalwarts as: "The Maiden’s Lament", "Emerald Jig", "Wild Mountain Thyme", and "Scarborough Fair" plus two more Marshall originals — "Ballad" and "The Highlands". The folk influence in this music is further enhanced by the innate lyrical quality of the clarinet in combination with stylistically complimentary piano accompaniment. All in all, these arrangements of well-known tunes together with the author's original compositions and performance notes present an engaging recital repertoire for the young clarinetist.

Tone and Technique Studies for the Novice Clarinetist

Tone and Technique Studies for the Novice Clarinetist
Author: James Marshall
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2019-10-23
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619119595

This book was written specifically for beginning students working with a private teacher or in an entry-level clarinet class. The author emphasizes correct hand positions, breath control, and tone production needed for a successful start on the instrument, all the while encouraging the student to develop fundamental musicianship. Particular attention is given to the concept of playing in the rich, low chalumeau range of the clarinet as well as to playing over the break between registers. Finger exercises, daily warmups, a chromatic fingering chart, and helpful tips on accessories, beginning repertoire and care of the instrument complete this insightful volume—essential for any beginning clarinetist’s bookshelf!

Clarinet Secrets

Clarinet Secrets
Author: Michèle Gingras
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780810849716

Clarinet Secrets contains concepts that have been repeatedly and successfully used with students over a period of 20 years of teaching. Each strategy is explained on two facing pages with accompanying graphics, photos, and musical examples.

Rhythm Made Easy Vol. 1

Rhythm Made Easy Vol. 1
Author: Ross Trottier
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2018-04-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9781987475241

Rhythm Made Easy takes rhythm and turns it into simple, digestible clapping exercises that can be executed by anyone looking to learn how to count rhythm. Each exercise builds on the last, and Ross the Music Teacher has a video example for each and every exercise, totaling 100! Isolate rhythm and master it, so that you can count flawlessly on your instrument.

Tone, Technique & Staccato

Tone, Technique & Staccato
Author: Avrahm Galper
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2010-10-07
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1609743199

Being a student of the clarinet is exciting. If you invest time at the beginning learning the basics of clarinet playing, you will reap rewards for many years to come. Practicing the exercises in this book can help you master the clarinet. the exercises will help you refine your tone, improve your technique, and enhance your musical expression. These are the cornerstones of great clarinet playing. Time spent with these exercises will make you more able to handle difficult passages and concentrate on the music rather than the technique.

Upbeat Scales and Arpeggios

Upbeat Scales and Arpeggios
Author: Avrahm Galper
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2010-10-07
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1609743342

Practicing the exercises in this book can help you master the clarinet. the exercises will help refine your tone, improve your technique and enhance your musical expression – these are the cornerstones of great clarinet playing. the studies in this book evolved from the Baermann Scale studies. for impetus and melodic direction, each exercise begins on the upbeat. the studies are written using eighth notes in Alla Breve. All studies are re-ordered from the original to a more logical sequence, staying within a given key for each exercise. the studies cover a broad range of musical forms including simple, interrupted and returning scales; major, minor and broken chords; dominant sevenths, thirds and sixths; fifths and octaves and diminished sevenths. Includes many diagrams to aid in learning new fingerings.

A methodical approach to learning and playing the historical clarinet. History, practical experience, fingering charts, daily exercises and studies, repertoire and literature guide. 2nd edition

A methodical approach to learning and playing the historical clarinet. History, practical experience, fingering charts, daily exercises and studies, repertoire and literature guide. 2nd edition
Author: Evgeni Orkin
Publisher: Orkin Manuskript Laboratory
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2022-02-11
Genre: Music
ISBN: 398510770X

This practice-oriented book is aimed at musicians who are interested in playing the historical clarinet but have so far set or had to set other professional priorities. It contains - without any scientific claim - an overview of historical developments of the instrument as well as considerations on the choice of the instrument in the context of historically informed performance (HIP). Fingering charts for the individual categories of historical clarinet instruments are presented graphically, as is customary today. Finger exercises and studies are specially developed and designed to the fingering problems of historical instruments.Information and tips from practice are intended to be a guide for those interested and to help answering questions. A repertoire excerpt and references to further specialist literature are intended to stimulate the deepening of already acquired knowledge.