1 comments about BEGINNER CLARINET BOOK/CD/BONUS DVD: FOR BEGINNING CLARINET PLAYERS (Progressive).

1. This is a beginner's book that really starts with the basics, like assembling the parts of your instrument and the basic finger positions and notes. There are complete finger charts in the back. Just what we were looking for so our child can get a little fun summer experience before starting in band come September!

No comments about Rubank Elementary Method Clarinet: A Fundamental Course for Individual or Like-Instrument Class Instruction (Rubank Educational Library No. 34).

No comments about 32 Etudes for Clarinet.

1 comments about Complete Method for Clarinet: Third Division.

1. The basis of all classical clarinet playing is knowing your scales. Not just knowing how to play each major scale but understanding the various permutations of all of the major and minor and chromatic scales. You need to have these drilled into your brain and your fingers backwards and forwards inside out and upside down until you don't have to think at all about them. They just will flow effortlessly out of your horn.

   To learn how to do this, I highly recommend this collection of exercises. I started using it when I was in the 8th grade and I continued to practice out of it daily until I finished my collegiate playing days. When I decide to return to the clarinet (I am on an extended hiatus), this will be the method book I use to get back into the instrument.

No comments about Accent on Achievement, B flat Clarinet Book 1.

5 comments about Essential Elements 2000: Comprehensive Band Method: B Flat Clarinet Book 1.

1. I love this book. It is so easy to find a song you want because of the Song Index in the back of the book. I really enjoy using this book with my Clarinet.



2. Just what we needed. The DVD and CD that accompany it are very useful. A Great product. Recommended and used by our band director at school, and by our private instructor. GREAT!



3. Like the first book in this series, this one stretches your ability and demands more practice. Use it to get better and stay in touch with the basics. Very useful tool, and a must have for any clarinist.



4. I ordered this book on Saturday, and it arrived Monday! It is in excellent condition, and we are looking forward to using it. There is a lot of information, which looks clearly set out.



5. this book is really helping me get back into playing, since I havent played in about eight years. Its alot of help.

No comments about 100 Solos: Clarinet.

4 comments about Art of Clarinet Playing (Art of).

1. This book has been an indispensible aid in learning to play the clarinet. Not only does it answer a myriad questions I had as a beginner, but it gives detailed advice on infrequently documented procedures. For example, there are chapters on the mouthpiece, reed, clarinet, embouchure, relaxation, breathing and support, voicing the tone, tonguiing, fingers, tone quality, intonation, high-register playing, technique, resistance, rhythm, legato, and phrasing. I haven't found any other book that covers half of the subjects. Much less with the lucidity and detail of Mr. Stein. I highly recommend this book.



2. This book is a must for both amateurs and professionals. The book has many solutions to common and uncommon problems, as well as detailed instructions. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK.



3. Light print on all pages pages fades into almost unreadably light in a few pages. The print quality of this booklet detracts from the content of this book. If you want some good information about clarinets, but don't mind straining your eyes with an inferior quality publication, this would be for you.



4. It's easy to play a clarinet poorly. Plenty of people do just that. They learn how to play the clarinet in order to be in their high school bands, and they don't learn it all that well.
   
   That's why there is a need for this book, which teaches the basics really well and explains how to avoid many of the more fundamental errors made by those who are learning to control this marvellous instrument.
   
   Even if you are a young clarinetist, it isn't too early to read this book. And if you want to learn the fundamentals of how to play the clarinet, this is the place to start.
   
   One more suggestion: don't stop with this book. Try some of the clarinet music the author suggests. And I'd also recommend Brymer's book "Clarinet," for some useful but more advanced material on clarinet acoustics.

2 comments about Play Clarinet Today! Beginner's Pack: Book/CD/DVD Pack.

1. Rather late in life, I decided to learn clarinet. After reviewing all the method books on Amazonm I selected this and it's Level 2. I found the books not for the serious student. There is very little material on scales or arpeggios or on things like using the register key. Mostly the teach you how to play songs. If you don't read music, it gives you lots of material on this. If you do read music (I do) then what is left is not much. The Level 2 is more of the same. The most worthwhile part is the DVD, which shows you how to assemble the instrument, put the reed in, and how to hold it. You also get some visuals on embouchure. I eventually bout Gustave Langenus' 'Complete Method for the Clarinet'. Part one is available from Amazon. It expects you to read music.



2. This is a bad deal. The DVD and the documentation teach one the first four notes of the clarinet, but what about the rest?
   
   DON'T GET SUCKERED INTO THIS BAD DEAL.

2 comments about Clarinet: Book 1 (Standard of Excellence Series).

1. did you know only 5% of the wold knows how to play an insterment thats not alot so learn how to play an insterment



2. This book is great if you are a beginner for clarinet. The book will also show you how to read music such as trreble clef, quarter notes, time signature, and ect.There is 155 short and very easy music to play with. In the back of the book it has a fingering chart for every single note and some scales for the clarinet. I have book 1, book 2, and book 3 and I'm playing like a pro! I'd give this book a ten star if I could. Buy this book now!