Klarinet Archive - Posting 000009.txt from 1999/10

From: "David Smith" <david-patty@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] What are some woodwind methods texts?
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 1999 07:57:06 -0400

Dear Richard,

Had to bite on this one. Like you, I too prefer First Division overall,
when it comes to a band method's clarinet book. The clarinet books tend to
have the most accurate fingering charts, etc.
However, I also like a few factors about other band methods' clarinet
books as well. Easy Steps incorporates some catchy tunes - clarinet
melody - with a lick inserted that can make even the lamest in class seem
pretty impressive to the kids on the other instruments. And I think the Hal
Leonard Intermediate book's emphasis on scales is definitely not misplaced.
There are some times when I feel if I get one more kid who can't play a
scale, ......

Patty Smith

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