Philip Sparke?s Skilful Studies is the second volume of a progressive series of study books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Following on from Starter Studies, and preceeding Super Studies, this collection generally contains longer pieces suitable for the developing young musician. Specifically tailored for each instrument, Skilful Studies introduces the concept of phrasing by suggesting suitable breathing points and takes the player into new keys with extended instrumental ranges. New notes are introduced in a gradual and logical manner; woodwind players are taken into their second octave, learning to cross the ?break? as smoothly as possible and brass players have their range extended both upwards and downwards.

Clarinet-Look Listen and Learn sets the bar for brass and woodwind teaching nowadays. These exciting method book/CD packs for beginners contain songs music puzzles and games to increase the pupils??? understanding of music information about their instrument and lots of fun pieces to play. The three volumes of the method that form the basis of this series are enhanced by several books with supplementary material designed to correspond with the progress of the method. In Meet the Masters the melodies are arranged in increasing order of difficulty and can be used in conjunction with all three volumes of the Look Listen and Learn method series. Pupils takea journey through music history and meet the most important composers of classical music from Tielman Susato to Anton?n Dvo ?k together with pertinent historical commentary. The present edition includes printed music for piano accompaniments expertly arranged at a moderate level of difficulty which are also available in recorded versions online to stream or download.

15 awesome solos from CATS to Coldplay. This volume features 15 songs in a range of styles from pop and classical to film and musical theatre. The pieces have been carefully selected and arranged to provide the perfect light relief from exam practice. The songs in this collection appear in order of difficulty, for students at Grade 1 level. Each song is presented with teaching notes to help you improve your performance. The price includes fully orchestrated backing and demo tracks, available to download or stream online, and rich, playable piano accompaniments, which can be downloaded as A4-size PDFs. To help you practice, the audio tracks can be sped up, slowed down and looped using Playback .

Step into the spotlight and play along with the specially recorded audio. Demonstration and playalong tracks are available to stream and download.Top line arrangements for all 21 chart hits, showstoppers and film themes superbly arranged for Clarinet.This book is supported by SoundWise. It includes a range of interactive digital features:eBook: A digital edition of your music to read on any device.Audio: Full demonstration recordings of each song plus accompaniment-only backing tracks to stream and download. / Clarinette

More Graded Studies For Clarinet brings together Clarinet study repertoire spanning the entire spectrum of technique and providing a firm foundation for progress. Featuring core works from established Clarinet writers alongside specially composed studies by Paul Harris these comprehensive study collections apply the simultaneous Learning approach to instrumental technique. Two study books arranged in order of increasing difficulty according to carefully planned technical progression. The studies develop key aspects of style found in in repertoire from the 19th century onwards. Each study comes with a list ofSimultaneous Learning musical ingredients for players to explore in preperation for the music. Book One begins at elementary level and progresses to intermediate (approx. grades 1-5); Book Two takes the student from intermediate to advanced level (approx. grades 6-8). Paul Harris is one of the UK's most respected music teachers and educationalists known for his innovative Simultaneous Learning approach. He has over 600 publications to his name including the highly acclaimed Improve your teaching! Improve your sight-reading! Improve your aural! and Improve your practice! series. Harris writes frequently on music education and is in great demand as a workshop and seminar leader around the world.

Easy Clarinet arrangements of 15 ABBA hits, complete with song background notes and playing hints and tips. Have fun playing along with the specially recorded CD backing tracks for a more professional performance. / Clarinette

Anyone can take the stage and stand in the spotlight with this fun and festive Christmas repertoire book. A selection of popular carols and songs to complement the best-selling Abracadabra tutorial books with a CD of specially-arranged backing tracks in a jazzy big-band style. Abracadabra Christmas: Clarinet Showstoppers provides fantastic material for lessons in the lead up to Christmas and will add glitter and sparkle to any Christmas concert performance!

Instrumental Play-Along-12 of the most enduring pop classic songs are included in this collection perfect for budding instrumentalists.Classic Pop Songs features online access to audio demonstration and great-sounding backing tracks for download or streaming to help you hear how the song should sound.Songs include Bridge over Troubled Water ? Candle in the Wind ? Dust in the Wind ? Every Breath You Take ? Fire and Rain ? Good Vibrations ? Have I Told You Lately ? Heaven ? Lean on Me ? She's Always a Woman ? Tears in Heaven and With a Little Help from My Friends.

Instrumental Play-Along-A dozen jazz classics complete with jazz combo backing tracks for solo instrumentalists. Includes the songs Doxy ? In Walked Bud ? In Your Own Sweet Way ? Mercy Mercy Mercy ? Nardis ? On Green Dolphin Street ? Reunion Blues ? St. Thomas ? Scrapple from the Apple ? Sidewinder ? Stolen Moments and Take Five.

Systematic Fingering Course Instrument : clarinet Nombre de Pages : 136 With 'Clarinet Fundamentals', Reiner Wehle presents a three-part basic work for studying the clarinet. Volume 2 is a comprehensive fingering method which takes the characteristics of the clarinet-specific fingering technique into account. The successful mastery of the fingering technique and the training of every possible fingering combination are a prerequisite for dexterity and virtuoso playing. Therefore, the volume contains a large number of exercises covering all fingering problems in great detail for the Boehm and Oehler system. Reiner Wehle frequently teaches at master classes, is a sought-after juror at renowned competitions and has been professor at the Music Academy of Lübeck since 1993. Content : Preface - General tips - Systematic fingering course - Loosening-up exercises (Boehm System) - Loosening-up exercises (Oehler System) - Fingering e/b' - Fingering f/c'' - Fingering f#/c#' - Fingering g#/d#'' - Fingering bb/f''' (Oehler System) - Fingering b/f#'' (Boehm System) - Fingerng c#'/g#'' - Fingering eb'/bb'' - Fingering f' (Oehler System) - Fingering f#' (Boehm System) - Fingering ab' - Fingering a' - Fingering bb' - Fingering c''' (Oehler System) - High register - Low c, c#, d, d# (Bass clarinet, Basset horn/Basset clarinet)

Book 2 continues to increase the number of notes you can play and so improve your music reading. Includes 'Summertime' 'Over The Rainbow' and 'In The Mood'.

This series of graded albums providing a wealth of jazz repertoire. It contains well-known tunes in accessible arrangements and new pieces specially commissioned from top jazz musicians and educators. The CD with each album provides 'minus-one' backing tracks as well as recordings of full performances.

Instrumental Play-Along-Solo arrangements of 31 Irish favourites with great-sounding CD accompaniment. Includes: Danny Boy ? I Once Loved a Lass ? The Little Beggarman ? The Minstrel Boy ? My Wild Irish Rose ? The Wearing of the Green ? and dozens more!

Performed by Harold Wright clarinetAccompaniment: Harris Goldsmith pianoHarold Wright of the Boston Symphony takes you further into the advanced level of clarinet solos demonstrating each piece with aprofessional accompanist. Then you step in with his performance suggestions well in hand for a magnificent performance! Esteemed pianist Harris Goldsmith provides your accompaniments including slow-tempo practice versions to thefaster portions of both the Rabaud Solo de Concours and the Mozart Concerto's Allegro movement.