Edition: Paperback Book & CD Package, Clarinet

Description: 64 Pages

Whether its jazz or classical, chamber music or marching band, the clarinet has established itself as one of the leading instruments in the musical world. Clarinet Basics is designed to walk you through the beginning steps of this fantastic instrument!

Clarinet Basics introduces the reader to the beginning playing techniques and tone. Included with this book is a CD that will make learning easy and fun.

Enjoy your journey into the wonderful experience of the clarinet!

Beginning level.

Contents
Preface
Components of the clarinet

1. Mouthpiece
2. Barrel joint
3. Upper joint
4. Lower joint
5. Bell

Assembling the mouthpiece
Assembling the clarinet

Body posture

Brief introduction to musical notation

Note values
How do I practice with the book and CD?

Unit 1

The first note: G

Unit 2

New notes: C, D, E and F
Repeat signs

Unit 3

New notes: G, A, B and F#
The accidentals

Unit 4
Unit 5

New note: A
Rests and eighth notes
Practicing

Unit 6

Still more theory
1. Pick-up measure
2. Dotted notes

Unit 7
Unit 8

Naturals
New note: G#/Ab

Unit 9

3/4 time
Dynamics

Unit 10

Articulation

Unit 11

New note: C#/Db

Unit 12

New notes: F and A#/Bb

Unit 13

New note: D#/Eb

Unit 14

New notes: E, Bb/A# , F#/Gb and G#/Ab

Unit 15
Unit 16

The triplet

Appendix

Fingering diagram for the German clarinet
Fingering table for the German clarinet
Fingering diagram for the Boehm clarinet
Fingering table for the Boehm clarinet