24 Varied Scales and Exercises for Clarinet


Book Description

Tailored to develop a strong technical foundation, 24 Varied Scales and Exercises of Clarinet offers an innovative way for perfecting the scales. Based on the circle of fourths, J. B. Albert's exercises aim to develop mastery of major and minor key signatures. The routines within will improve overall playing technique, including dexterity, agility, sight-reading, range, and hand and body position.Regardless of the genre you plan to learn, perfecting the scales is key to musical proficiency, and this collection of routines will bring intermediate players to the next level.Composed by J. B. Albert & arranged by Paul De Ville




The Art of Clarinet Playing


Book Description

Keith Stein was already a phenomenal clarinetist when he attended the very first session of the National Music Camp at Interlochen, Michigan. Stein was then accepted into the Chicago Symphony, and became one of its youngest members. He earned a master of music degree at the University of Michigan, and his teaching career began at Michigan State University and Interlochen, where he remained for the next 41 years until he retired. Within this book, the author makes the player aware of all the many faulty habits he may have acquired, then offers constructive suggestions for remedying each one.







Daily Warm-Up Exercises for Saxophone (Music Instruction)


Book Description

(Instructional). Living sax legend Jackie McLean is one of the greatest alto players of the post-Parker era. For this book, he has assembled essential warm-up exercises to help students become familiar with playing through different keys ascending and descending chromatically. Includes a biography, an interview, many exercises, and transcriptions of his solos in "Bluesnik" and "Dig."




Foundations for Superior Performance


Book Description

"Foundations for Superior Performance" is designed to help structure the daily rehearsal and advance the performance level of the ensemble. The primary goal is to offer a framework of exercises and routine drills that will facilitate the mastery of essential playing fundamentals. Different skill levels have been integrated into this book to meet the needs of the inexperienced player, and, at the same time, challenge the most advanced.




Universal Method for Saxophone


Book Description

A trusted training method for aspiring and serious players, "The Saxophone Bible" covers tuning, tone production, fingering, breath control, playing low and high ranges, scales, intervals, and much more.










The Clarinet and Clarinet Playing


Book Description

Features suggestions about technique, musicianship, and musical interpretation, as well as guidelines for teaching, making your own reeds, and preparing for public performance. Discusses the history of the clarinet. Appendixes. Includes 7 black-and-white illustrations.




The Art Of Scales


Book Description

The first scale book to guide students of all levels in a step-by-step fashion through the most essential scale exercises. Rhythmic and bowing variations of gradually increasing difficulty take the monotony out of daily scale practice, and because each scale and associated scale work is located on facing pages, assigning scales has never been easier. Institutes a new approach to practicing octaves, thirds, and even tenths. Designed to help cellists achieve unparalleled command of even the most advanced techniques.