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Want to play the clarinet? No problem! This hands-on guide teaches you all the fundamental techniques you need to play this popular woodwind alone or in a group setting.
Clarinet For Dummies gives you the ideal introduction to play clarinet. You?ll begin by learning how to properly hold a clarinet and move on to getting a consistent sound, reading music, and playing songs in a variety of styles, including classical, pop, and jazz.
Whether you?ve never held a clarinet or are looking to brush up on skills from your youth, Clarinet For Dummies is packed with friendly, easy-to-follow instructions to have you playing this versatile instrument with ease!
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Part I: Tuning Up with the Basics.
Chapter 1: So You Want to Play the Clarinet.
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Clarinet.
Chapter 3: Picking the Right Clarinet for You.
Chapter 4: Grasping the Basics of Musical Notation.
Chapter 5: Assembling, Cleaning, and Caring for Your Clarinet.
Part II: And a One, and a Two, and a Three: Getting Started.
Chapter 6: Getting Your Body, Lungs, and Lips in the Game.
Chapter 7: Playing Your First Notes.
Chapter 8: Heading Lower, Higher, and In Between.
Chapter 9: Playing Between the Notes: Slurring and Tonguing.
Chapter 10: Rising Above and Beyond High C.
Part III: Above and Beyond: Essential Intermediate Techniques.
Chapter 11: Achieving a Great Clarinet Tone.
Chapter 12: Shaking It Up with Vibrato, Glissandos, Bends, and Scoops.
Chapter 13: Taking Your Fingers to the Next Level: Additional Fingerings.
Chapter 14: Turbo Tonguing and Faster Fingering.
Chapter 15: Tuning Up for Proper Pitch.
Chapter 16: Heading to the Practice Studio.
Chapter 17: Refining Your Reeds.
Chapter 18: Gaining Expertise and Exposure through the Clarinet Community.
Part IV: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 19: Ten Insider Secrets to Great Clarinet Playing.
Chapter 20: Ten (Plus) Clarinetists You Gotta Hear.
Part V: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Fingering Charts.
Appendix B: About the CD.
Index.
Anonymous
Posted September 30, 2012
I have a clarinet and i love it. If anyone out there is considering playing the clarinet, then i would say go for it. It is not a difficult instrument to learn, but i would also say ask someone wwho knows how to play to help you. Don't hold it to close to your body, but don't hold it like strait out either. Ask someone for help, but it is a wonderful instrument.
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Posted January 6, 2013
I've played the clarinet the longest out of the many instruments i now know- it was my first! It is definately my favorite instrument. It has such a large range of notes, and it can play practically any style of music. I love any book that may inspire young musicians
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Posted July 13, 2012
Hey would u recomend it?
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Posted March 5, 2012
Awseme my fav note is a too
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Posted October 26, 2011
I play the clarinet it is awesome my fave note is a
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Posted January 2, 2013
Im a starting player and need tips please help
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Overview
Want to play the clarinet? No problem! This hands-on guide teaches you all the fundamental techniques you need to play this popular woodwind alone or in a group setting.
Clarinet For Dummies gives you the ideal introduction to play clarinet. You?ll begin by learning how to properly hold a clarinet and move on to getting a consistent sound, reading music, and playing songs in a ...