Yamaha Clarinet Thumb Rest Cushion Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this for my clarinet, and it's so comfortable for my thumb, and it fits perfectly! :)

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Yamaha clarinet thumbrest cushions allow for a better hold and greater comfort when playing your clarinet.

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Learn To Play The Clarinet: Level 1 Review

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(More customer reviews)I am a novice clarinet player.I am enjoying using this book, but I am using it in tandem with another beginner book called Abracadabra Clarinet.Between the two of them, I feel I am getting a more complete introduction to clarinet playing.

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Carefully graded methods written by instrumental specialists that emphasize good tone production, build a strong rhythmic sense and develop well-rounded musicianship.

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Benny Goodman's Clarinet Method (Instrumental Jazz) Review

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(More customer reviews)While many books on the clarinet are out on the market, it is a rare opportunity to experience one from a clarinetist with the fame, renown and talent of Benny Goodman. This short method book presents brief articles discussing basic techniques, methodology and even a little clarinet history. Mr. Goodman's knowledge and encouragement to the student are presented in a straightforward, no-nonsense style. The method book presents listings of all of the major and minor scales as well as over three dozen separate exercises working with timing, intervals, syncopation and more advanced chromatic work. The book also includes several of Mr. Goodman's solo works, including the accompaniments for the other instruments in the piece.

While the books is excellent in all respects, there are a couple of minor flaws. The first flaw is the lack of a fingering chart normally seen in most method books. This would indicate that Mr. Goodman and the subsequent editors felt the method was geared more towards intermediate and advanced students. This also leads to the second flaw, which is the focus on the more experienced student. The presentation of the material assumes the reader is familiar with the basics of music and is familiar with all of the basic fingerings of the clarinet's three major registers. The altissimo register and the upper clarion register are heavily emphasized and beginning students having issues with these registers would have difficulties without further technique development.

These very minor flaws do not detract from the fact that this small volume is a great method book for intermediate and advanced students and offers a rare insight into one of the greatest clarinet players of the 20th Century. Any serious clarinetist should pick up this book as they will be richly rewarded.

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This book, written by Benny Goodman himself, has been out of print for many years.It teaches the beginning student clarinet tone, style, technique and musicianship. It covers such basics as assembling and tuning the clarinet, proper position, scales, expression and many exercises.Features 11 tunes, including biography of his career up to 1940 is also included.

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The Music of Eddie Daniels (Book & CD) Review

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(More customer reviews)Eddie Daniels is one of THE great musicians- a rare combination of a beautiful classical player with a wonderful range of sounds and styles, and amazing jazz improvisor with an equally wide range of sounds and emotions.

This book features some fantastic soloing, and all musicians (not only clarentists) can gain from this book by listening to and learning how these solos are constructed. The ideas, development, rhythmic and harmonic choices are all incredible. Miles Osland did some fine transcription work, and the companion CD has not only the solos, but some great commentary from Eddie.

Serious high level music that is a joy to hear.
John McGann
Associate Professor
Berklee College of Music

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Learn from the master himself! The Music of Eddie Daniels includes condensed score lead sheets and transcribed solos, a master class CD featuring demonstrations performed by Eddie, excerpts of transcribed solo recordings, and in-depth discussions by the artist, along with a discography and biography.

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Movie Instrumental Solos:Clarinet Book W CD Review

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(More customer reviews)This was a Christmas Present.My daughter loves it..It has up to date movie music..Usually when movie themes are in a book you are looking at something in the 70's or older...Most of the kids don't even know the movies or the music..She says these are great ...Star Wars...Lord of the Rings..Harry Potter...Good choice...

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Each arrangement is designed to appropriately fit the indicated levels; key signatures, note ranges, phrasing and articulations were carefully consider red and clearly marked. The arrangements in this series are completely compatible with each other, and can be played together or as solos. The includedCD contains both performance tracks and accompaniment tracks. Titles are:Hedwig's Theme (from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) * Across theStars (from Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones) * Duel of the Fates(from Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace) * Fawkes the Phoenix (from HarryPotter and the Chamber of Secrets) * Gollum's Song (from The Lord of theRings: The Two Towers) * October Sky (from October Sky) * Soul Bossa Nova* (from Austin Powers) * There You'll Be (from Pearl Harbor) * James Bond Theme (from Die Another Day) * In Dreams (from The Lord of the Rings): The Fellowship of the Ring

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Tipbook Clarinet: The Best Guide to Your Instrument Review

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(More customer reviews)this is really pretty good, nothing wrong with it, no misinformation. it is what it is. jhw

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The Tipbook Series books are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient guides for players who want to get the most out of their instrument. They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts - for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: lessons, teachers and practicing * all jargon explained * basic background information * price indications * the history and the family of the instrument * and more.The clarinet book covers such topics as selecting and play-testing clarinets, buying mouthpieces, necks and reeds, tuning, and a clarinetist's glossary."I've come across few books one the clarinet with the same immediate appeal as this one; In terms of broadening one's outlook on the instrument, I think this book is an excellent buy." (Clarinet and Saxophone, UK)

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The Clarinet and Clarinet Playing Review

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(More customer reviews)I was an All-State clarinetist in high school and the majority of my college tuition was paid for by the music department for my clarinet skills. I thought I knew a lot about the instrument before reading this book. I was WRONG. Very WRONG.
This book would have saved me so muchaggravation and practice time as a teenager! Things that I struggled with(such as performance anxiety before auditioning) became trivial. Thehistory of the instrument is laid out in an interesting manner and it ischock full of tips on how to care for your horn and become a better player.I only wish I had bought a copy sooner!

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One of the most comprehensive available books on the subject features suggestions about technique, tonguing and articulation, musicianship, and musical interpretation. Includes guidelines for teaching, making your own reeds, and preparing for public performance, plus an intriguing look at clarinet history. "A godsend...far and away the most valuable guide ever printed for the self-taught player," The Clarinet, Journal of the International Clarinet Society. Appendixes. 7 black-and-white illus.

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Amsco Clarinet Fingering Chart (Amsco Fingering Charts) Review

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(More customer reviews)Super easy to pick out the notes and the fingering position on this large plastic coated chart.Using a pink background with black lettering, your eyes quickly find the information you need to play all those notes. No flipping pages back and forth.Nice close up pictures of the clarinet showing where to place your fingers. On the reverse side is a full page titled 'Notation' explaining the written music components found on sheet music.This chart also gives you instruction in instrument care. A nice addition for a beginner clarinet player and a reminder for those who have played a for a few years. 'Transposition' and 'Pitch System' finishes off the reverse side. This guide is for Eb, Bb,Eb Alto and Bb Bass clarinets which is very nice when you want to add a different clarinet instrument to your repertoire. All in all a nice reference guide for the new player to the advanced clarinet player looking to find how to finger some of those odd ball notes that one finds in a few music scores.

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This laminated reference chart shows fingerings, a notation guide, instrument care tips and an instrument diagram. 9 inch. x 12 inch.

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100 Solos For Clarinet Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a really fun book with SIMPLE melody lines for Clarinet.It has a lot of show tunes, and widely recognized songs.There's something for everyone in this book.I love it!

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Graded solos for players at all levels. The pieces are complete in themselves and require no accompaniment.

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