Herbert L. Clarke: Technical Studies for the Cornet: Cornet: Instrumental Tutor

First published in 1915 this is a work that has stood the test of time by one of the Brass world's most important pedagogues Characteristic Studies for the Cornet should be part of any Trumpet student's library. Within its pages the student will gain valuable insight on tonguing and the 24 characteristic studies will help the student to gain absolute control of technique articulation slurring and endurance. This work will prove helpful and beneficial to the developing student.Herbert Lincoln Clarke was a well-known American Cornet player feature soloist bandmaster andcomposer. Clarke’s legacy includes composing a portion of the standard repertoire for the instrument many recordings as well as a seminal school of playing which emphasized not only technical aptitude but also increased warmth and lyricism of tone. He also produced several method books that are still used by Brass students to this day.

Developing students are presented with the essential elements of H.L. Clarke's Technical Studies for the Cornet in this clear and easy-to-follow introductory book.Editor Sea O'Loughlin has maintained the original musical and technical intent but carefully adapted the materials for the younger player. In particular My First Clarke is organized by key signature rather than by the technical exercise. This approach better integrates the techniques of Clarke's studies by paralleling the usual progression of learning the instrument.