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.

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 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.

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!

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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.

(Woodwind Method). This Rubank gem represents a compilation of two celebrated clarinet methods, completely revised, re-edited and re-styled for modern studios and classrooms. The wealth of valuable materials, used for clarinet instruction since the late 19th century, was reorganized by Rubank editor Harvey Whistler into a progressive educational format to meet the needs of beginning to intermediate clarinet students. In his edition Whistler also provided: * Additional material to comprehensively cover the low register and crossing the break * Instructional units organized by key as well as topic, culminating with melodic studies incorporating each new idea * Exercises for tone development, particularly in the upper register, incorporated into each unit