Klarinet Archive - Posting 000828.txt from 2000/03

From: klar-Ann-ette H Satterfield <klarann@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Re: good beginner books
Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2000 11:38:02 -0500

On Sat, 25 Mar 2000 19:23:26 +0930 "John W. Sheridan"
<otare@-----.au> writes:
>For my own 2 cent's worth - I have to agree that Rubank produces some
good
>lesson books, but I find that for my beginners it seems to jump pretty
>quickly into the upper range - I usually start most beginners with the
>Progressive series - and I'm not terribly pleased with that either -
lots of
>photographs, and drags on with repetitious one note exercises with each
new
>note introduced. Rubank has advanced books that have some really nice
>collections of duets and melodic exercises or etudes.

> I'd like to see a new
>series with more focus on real songs that develop with range -

And the James Collis (Modern Course) series does EXACTLY that. Not
modern songs, but almost all exercises are -real - music. And in
development order. Only minor drawback is some of the British terms. If
it is not available, maybe members of this list can get it back into
print.

>and I find
>it unfortunate that copyright laws inhibit use of newer, more popular
songs
>that kids would enjoy as they learn.

A friend has a strong beginning strings program studio writes out the
tunes she wants to use. A bit of work at the time, but builds into a
good collection.

> Don't know if my contribution helps
>any, but I'm still exploring beginner materials - don't think there's
one
>single book or series that covers all the needs. A lot depends on the
>student's interests and abilities - but anything that gets them
interested
>and practicing is worth the bucks.

CROSSING THE REGISTER/ Pursglove is very thorough and logical development
of clarion range. Many exercises (logically extending range) first
written in low register, then "same" fingers in clarion. Cross register
from clarion to throat. Then cross from below. (I don't use the whole
book with private students, but materials are excellent.)

SECTION STUDIES is good for section work. Goes through 3 flats
and sharps. Scales, intonation, alternate fingerings with good
explanations, and 2 or 3 simple effective trios of hymns or songs in
each key.

I find Rubank Elementary is both tedious and too fast for straight
beginner, but is good for doubler's instruments, or as review. Advanced
both volumes are good collection of study material, always available AND
audition materials for All-State and All-County where I live. The
Intermediate is useful, I just haven't had many students at that level.

I haven't seen Galper Clarinet Method books 1,2 but i am definitely going
to get those.

annhall

If anyone wants more info, publishers, etc, I will be back home with the
books.

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Ann Satterfield
clarinetist and teacher
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