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C046: The 32 Rose Studies: An Analysis and Study Guide by Henry Larsen. Larsen Audiographics, SB, 166 pages. The author studied with Pasquale Cardillo, Rosario Mazzeo, Simeon Bellison, and Arthur Christmann; was the assistant principal clarinet of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra from 1950-78; and a teacher and conductor at the Hartt School from 1950 to 1988. Each of the 32 studies is accompanied by extensive comments and suggestions. The author includes other instructional material independent of the studies including hand position studies and two articles on reeds reprinted from The Clarinet magazine. |
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 C086: 40 Modern Studies in Rhythm and Interpretation for Solo Clarinet by James Rae. Universal Edition, PB, 38 pages. This book has been written to familiarize the clarinetist with the various rhythms and phrasings encountered in modern music. Each study deal with a particular aspect of rhythmic playing ranging from jazz (swing) and rock to modern classical interpretation. The studies are presented in order of difficulty to enable the player to gauge their progress |
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40 Studies for Clarinet by Cyrille Rose edited by Donald E. McCathren. Warner Bros. Publications, SS, 48 pages. Donald E. McCathren has prepared a lesson plan for each study and annotated the studies with fingering recommendations. There are two books, each of which includes 20 studies. |
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48 Studies for Clarinet by Alfred Uhl. Schott Musik International, SS, 32 pages. These studies were originally published in 1940. The composer intended them to assist students in becoming familiar with the difficulties peculiar to modern instrumental music. Uhl was assisted by Leopold Wlach of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra who made suggestions and visions of these studies. There are two books, each of which includes 24 studies. |
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C085: 100 Studies for Clarinet edited by Gunther Joppig and Stephen Trier. Universal Edition, PB, 74 pages. This book is a collection of classical studies for the clarinet which brings together important examples of clarinet music written for teaching purposes. Composers include: Telemann, Lefevre, Berr, Müller, Klose, Baermann, Lazarus, and many more |
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C089: Advanced Clarinet Technique - A New Approach from Great Orchestral Literature by John Gibson. JB Linear Music, 2003, SB, 59 pages. This new book uses passages from Mozart, Borodin, Brahms and other great composers to build advanced technique. They are also more than orchestral excerpt studies because they include the full musical context of the selection. The complete Marriage of Figaro Overture by Mozart is included as a bonus. A great value. |
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C001: Altissimo Register: A Partial Approach, The by Paul Drushler. SHALL-u-mo Publications, SB, 30 pages (8 1/2 x 14 inches). The author's premise is that the best choices for specific fingerings for certain passages can usually be determined with a knowledge of partials. Diagrams and comments on altissimo fingerings using the fifth partial and above. |
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C078: Bonade Orchestral Studies for Clarinet by Daniel Bonade. Leblanc Educational Publications, 1947, SS, 103 pages. Excerpts from many important orchestral works. Composers include, Beethoven, Bizet, Brahms Dvorak, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Moussorgski, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Rimsky-Korsakoff, Schubert, Schumann, Strauss, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, Wagner, Weber, and more. Includes the second clarinet part on some excerpts. |
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C006: The Cambridge Companion to the Clarinet edited by Colin Lawson. Cambridge University Press, PB, 240 pages. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Main sections include Single reeds before 1750 (Colin Lawson), The Development of the clarinet (Nicholas Shackleton), The clarinet family (five chapters), The development of the clarinet repertoire (Jo Rees-Davies), Players and Composers (Pamela Weston), The mechanics of playing the clarinet (Antony Pay), Teaching the clarinet (Paul Harris), Playing historical clarinets (Colin Lawson), The professional clarinetist (Nicholas Cox), The contemporary clarinet (Roger Heaton), The clarinet in jazz (John Robert Brown), The clarinet on record (Michael Bryant), plus a useful list of tutors and studies and a bibliography. Should be in every clarinetist's library. Hardbound edition available for $64.95. (Special Order) |
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C062: Campione on Clarinet by Carmine Campione. John Ten-Ten Publishing, Fairfield, OH, SB, 129 pages. A graduate of The Curtis Institute of Music, a member of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra for 37 years, and an adjunct professor of clarinet at the College-Conservatory of Music of the University of Cincinnati, the author has put in writing proven methods, solid concepts, and a successful system of clarinet playing and instruction. Subjects include embouchure, breathing and support, tonguing, finger and hand position, equipment, intonation, reeds, and more. The author explains putting the concepts taught to work in an extended chapter on the Rose 40 Studies. |
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C033: Clarinet by Jack Brymer. Kahn & Averill, London, PB, 259 pages. The book which was originally published in the late 1970s is now available again in the US. Chapters include: The Clarinet Today, History and Development, Acoustic Characteristics, The Practical Clarinettist, The Artistic Approach, and Teaching the Clarinet. The book also includes a number of photos and other illustrations. |
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C011: Clarinet and Clarinet Playing by David Pino. Dover Publications, PB, 320 pages. The author, Professor of Clarinet at Southwest Texas State University, studied with Keith Stein at Michigan State University, starting at the age of eight, for fifteen years. He graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor's degree in Theory and Composition, then earned a Master's degree in Woodwind Performance, and later, a Doctorate in Clarinet Performance. The book covers the technical aspects of clarinet playing, musicianship, teaching the clarinet, and reeds. It also includes significant chapters on clarinet history and literature. |
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C079: Clarinetist's Compendium by Daniel Bonade. Leblanc Educational Publications, SS, 17 pages. A brief but useful introduction which provides the fundamental precepts of the Bonade school of clarinet playing. Subjects include, production of a good tone, phrasing, method of staccato, the art of adjusting reeds, and recommended course of study (etudes and solos). |
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C052: The Clarinet Doctor by Howard Klug. Woodwindiana, Inc., SB, 117 pages. The author, Professor of Music at Indian University, is particularly well know as a teacher of clarinet instruction techniques. This book is in two parts Part 1 (Klug's Clarinet Calisthenics) includes the Indian University Clarinet Curriculum as well as many exercises. Part 2, (The Clarinet Doctor) covers many subjects including Embouchure, Breathing, Body Posture, Tongue and Throat, Reeds, Squeaks, Bass Clarinet, Auditions, etc. Click on the book to see the full table of contents. |
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C014: Clarinet Fingerings (also know as 303 Clarinet Fingerings and 276 Trills) by Alan Sim. Twydds Music, U.K., SB, 56 pages. Covers the range of the clarinet up to triple high G. Fingerings include notations of the drawbacks of certain fingerings. Includes both half tone and whole tone trills. Handy pocket size. Click on the book to see a sample page.
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C015: Clarinet Fingerings by Thomas Ridenour. SB, 51 pages. The sixth printing of this popular book. The focus is on fingerings for the altissimo notes with up to 24 alternate fingerings for each note. However, the strength of this book is that it is not just diagrams of fingerings but includes the advantages and shortcomings of each choice and suggests repertoire for which they are appropriate. |
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C061: The Clarinetist's Guide to Klezmer by Tom Puwalski, SB, 75 pages. This is a how to book for Clarinetists who want to learn how to perform "traditional" Klezmer. It includes 16 transcriptions of the recordings of Dave Tarras and Naftule Brandwein. Contents include: What is Traditional Klezmer?, Types of Klezmer Music, Klezmer Ornamentation, I Just Pulled the Clarinet Out of the Closet After 25 Years and Want to Play, How Can I Learn To Play Klezmer Music?, Using This Book and Musical Examples, Thoughts on Putting Together a Band, Resources, etc. |
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C016: Clarinet Master Class by Allen Sigel. SHALL-u-mo Publications, SB, 78 pages. The clarinet teacher and former principal of the Buffalo Philharmonic has created master lessons and etudes based on six solo works by Mozart (Concerto K. 622) , Weber (Concertino and Concerto No. 2), Spohr Concertos No. 1 and No. 2), and Brahms (Sonata in F Minor Op. 120, No. 1). Lessons include such topics as stylistic features, ensemble problems, musical and technical problems, dynamics, etc. The author provides recommended fingerings throughout the text. |
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C019: Clarinet Vibrato by Paul Drushler. SHALL-u-mo Publications, SS, 28 pages. A research article on vibrato terminology, utilization, and aesthetics. Includes bibliography. |
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C025: Early Clarinet, The - A Practical Guide by Colin Lawson. Cambridge University Press, 2000, PB, 128 pages. This practical guide is intended for all clarinetists with a desire to investigate music of earlier periods. It contains help on both the acquisition and the playing of historical clarinets with much advice on style, approach, and technique which combine to make up a well grounded interpretation. "Early" in the context of this book is not limited to the Baroque clarinet, but extends through the nineteenth century to include the music of Brahms. Hardbound edition available for $49.95. (List price is $60.00.) |
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C023: Educator's Guide to the Clarinet - Second Edition by Thomas Ridenour. PB, 232 pages. Tom Ridenour's new edition of his best selling book has been expanded and improved. This book intended for anyone and everyone who is faced with the task of teaching or learning the clarinet. Part I: Clarinet Pedagogy consists of Teaching the Clarinet Tone Concept, The Air: Breathing and Blowing Correctly, The Tongue: Voicing the Clarinet Tone, How to Teach the Clarinet Embouchure, Summary Outline of Tone Production Techniques, How to Teach Articulation, and Technique: Fingering Fundamentals. Part II: Clarinet Equipment includes: How to Test and Select Clarinets, All About Clarinet Mouthpieces, Fundamentals of Reed Balancing, Clarinet Repair and Maintenance, and Accessories for the Clarinet. |
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C047: Embouchure Building for Clarinetists by Larry Guy. Rivernote Press, SB, 48 pages. This handbook is designed for teachers and intermediate-level clarinetists. Chapters include The Function of the Embouchure, the External Embouchure, Building Firmness in the Lips, An Introduction of Vowel Concepts, Aa Vowel Concept for the Lips, Making Sure the Support Mechanism is Working Well, The Internal Embouchure, How a Good Embouchure Can Improve Your Articulation, and Fundamental Concepts Discussed in this handbook. |
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G23: Encyclopedia of Scales, Modes and Melodic Patterns for All Instruments by Arnie Berle. Mel Bay, 1997, SS, 96 pages. This book provides a comprehensive source for many types of scales. It also provides recommendations on how to practice scales and a practice routine. Click on the book cover to view the table of contents. |
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G06: The Inner Game of Music by Barry Green and W. Timothy Gallwey. Doubleday, HB, 225 pages. The Inner Game of music is that which takes place in the mind, played against such elusive opponents as nervousness, self doubt, and fear of failure. Using the same principles of "natural learning" Timothy Gallwey developed so successfully for tennis, golf and skiing and applying them to his own field, noted musician Barry Green shows how to acknowledge and overcome these internal obstacles in order to bring a new quality to the experience and learning of music. There are also chapters on ensemble playing, improvisation, composition and creativity, and listening skills - an essential part of the Inner Game - are discussed throughout. |
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C029: Intonation Training for Clarinetists by Larry Guy. Rivernote Press, SB, 60 pages. Subjects include the general intonation problems of the clarinet and helpful fingerings, using a tuner, embouchure flexibility and the use of air, reeds and equipment. Also covered are pitch problems specific to the A, Eb and bass clarinet and some useful fingering for these instruments. The book includes many music examples, fingering diagrams, and other illustrations. |
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C075: Jazz Clarinet by Bill Smith. Parkside Publications, 1993, SB, 139 pages. Includes an introduction to the special harmonies and rhythms of jazz music; 72 exercises in all keys and many rhythms to illustrate many of the special techniques of jazz; 3 blues trios; 3 twelve-tone trios and 16 jazz duets; solos on many jazz standards, including Giant Steps, Cherokee, What Is This Thing Called Love?, I Got Rhythm, Half Nelson, Someday My Prince Will Come, All the Things You Are and Green Dolphin Street; chapters on many of the advanced techniques pioneered by Bill Smith, including amplification of the clarinet, atonal jazz, multiphonics, muted notes, etc.; and an extensive Jazz Clarinet Discography prepared by Editor Malcolm S. Harris. |
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C070: Modern Daily Studies for the Clarinet - Book One 18 Studies and 3 Etudes by Kalmen Opperman. M. Baron Company, Inc., 1952, SS, 47 pages. The studies are left hand, right hand, chromatic, staccato, grace notes, octaves, and chords (one to four of each). The author also recommends them for practicing transposition. |
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C071: Modern Daily Studies for the Clarinet - Book Two 16 Etudes by Kalmen Opperman. M. Baron Company, Inc., 1961, SS, 24 pages. |
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C072: Modern Daily Studies for the Clarinet - Book Three Intervallic Permutations by Kalmen Opperman. M. Baron Company, Inc., 1976, SS, 61 pages. This book contains 276 exercises which are designed to create heavy demands on the clarinetist's technique and powers of concentration. |
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C032: Mozart's Clarinet Concerto, The Clarinetist's View by David E. Etheridge. Firebird Press, PB, 192 pages. This book examines the concerto in detail and analyzes the musical theories and performance techniques of eight of the world's greatest clarinetist's: Stanley Hasty, Robert Marcellus, Anthony Gigliotti, Harold Wright, Rudolf Jettel, Ulysse Delecluse, Jack Brymer, and Michel Incenzo. The author's introductory chapter offers historical perspective on the most significant points of each interpretation, highlighting both the striking number of similarities and also the important differences in each artist's approach to the concerto. |
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C050: The Opera Clarinetist by Ben Armato. Reed Wizard, SB, 104 pages. A collection of excerpts from the most popular operas in the repertoire by the Ben Armato, clarinetist for the Metropolitan Opera for over 35 years. It includes 23 operas from 13 composers such as Bizet: Carmen, Donizetti: Lucia di Lammermoor, Mozart: Don Giovonni, Puccini: Tosca, Verdi: Aida, etc. The second clarinet part is also included in a number of excerpts. |
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C054: The Orchestral Clarinet, Vol. 1 by Kalman Bloch. The Boston Music Co., SS, 42 pages. Excerpts with commentary and some suggested fingerings from Beethoven: Symphonies No. 4, No. 6, and No. 8; Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 and Scherzo from A Midsummer Night's Dream; Rossini Semiramide Overture; Schubert Symphony No. 8; Weber Oberon Overture. |
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C055: The Orchestral Clarinet, Vol. 2 by Kalman Bloch. Clarion Music Assn., SS, 62 pages. Excerpts with commentary from Brahms Symphonies No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4; Tchaikovsky Symphonies No. 4, No. 5, and No. 6; Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol and Scheherazade; and Stravinsky Firebird Suite and Petrouchka. |
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C056: The Orchestral Clarinet, Vol. 3 by Kalman Bloch. Clarion Music Assn., SS, 62 pages. Excerpts with commentary from Wagner Meistersinger, Dance of the Apprentices, Siegfried Idyll, Waldweben, Tannhauser, Venusberg Music, Lohengrin, Parsifal, Tristan and Isolde, and Siegfried's Rhine Journey; Borodin Polovetsian Dances, Prokofieff Peter and the Wolf, Strauss Don Juan, Don Quixote, Death and Transfiguration, Also Sprach Zarathustra, Ein Heldenleben, Till Eulenspiegel, Salome, and Rosenkavalier; Mussorgsky Night on Bald Mountain and Khovanshchina; Tchaikovsky Mozartiana and Francesca da Rimini; Debusy L'Apres-midi d'un Faune' and Kodaly Galanta Dances. Also includes Cadenza Studies from Rimksy Korasakov L'Coq D'or, Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue, and Ravel Rapsodie Espagnol. |
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C036: Orchestral Studies for the Eb Clarinet by Peter Hadcock. Roncorp Publications, SS, 56 pages. This unique book contains excerpts from the most important orchestral repertoire for Eb clarinet. Works are included by Berlioz, Mahler, Ravel, Shostakovich, Stravinsky and more. Also included is the full D clarinet part for Richard Strauss "Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks" transposed for Eb clarinet. The annotations include suggested fingerings. |
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G25: Ornamentation, A Question & Answer Manual by Valery Lloyd-Watts and Carole L. Bigler. Alfred Publishing Co. Inc., 1995, SS, 64 pages. An excellent and inexpensive introduction to ornamentation. Written to help all musicians, regardless of instruments, it presents a logical step-by-step procedure that makes realizing an ornament and integrating it into a performance simple, stimulating, and rewarding. Covers the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary eras. |
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C042: Symphonic Repertoire for the Bass Clarinet by Michael Drapkin, Roncorp Publications, SS, 68 pages. This book includes 36 excerpts selected from the standard symphonic literature, some more obscure works with noteworthy bass clarinet solos, and additional pieces that frequently appear on addition lists. Composers include Gershwin, Mahler, Rachmaninoff, Ravel, Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky and more. An number of the excerpts are in bass clef and several are for bass clarinet in A. |
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C073: Tone, Technique & Staccato by Avrahm Galper. Mel Bay, 2001, SB, 96 pages. This book provides a number of useful exercises along with comments and fingering recommendations by the author. The exercises are presented in a wide variety of keys. Included are low register exercises, transition to the upper register, technique studies using 165 Kroepsch exercises and Klose mechanisms, and staccato exercises. |
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C043: The Working Clarinetist by Peter Hadcock. Roncorp Publications, 1999. SB, 212 pages. Peter Hadcock, the late Assistant Principal and Eb Clarinetist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, describes this book as an attempt to put on paper what he learned during his forty-three years of playing the clarinet. The book is divided into four parts. The first part which represents three quarters of the book is annotated orchestral excerpts many of which are part of the standard audition repertoire. Part 2 covers many technical aspects of clarinet playing such as embouchure, articulation, intonation etc. Part 3 are master classes on Mozart's and Nielsen's clarinet concertos. The final section has trill and tremolo fingerings. |
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