Klarinet Archive - Posting 000482.txt from 2001/08

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Ab and C Clarinets
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001 19:47:48 -0400

At 05:58 AM 8/28/2001 -0400, Ken Shaw wrote:
>You should own at least one book on the subject. I think the best place to
>start is Anthony Baines, Woodwind Instruments and Their History. It's
>available in an inexpensive paperback edition, and you should read it cover
>to cover. Lots of fingering charts, drawings of different key systems and
>photos. There are books exclusively on the clarinet (Rendall, Kroll, Brymer,
>etc.), but they're mostly out of print (though I think Brymer is now
>available again through Luyben Music). Baines has the big advantage that he
>tells you about all the woodwinds. If you're like me, you'll devour this
>book, picking up more than you ever thought possible. Each instrument gives
>you insight into the others.

I'm working my way through the Baines book right now. Much fascinating
information, although the format of the book is a trifle dated.

Bill Hausmann bhausmann1@-----.com
451 Old Orchard Drive http://homepages.go.com/~zoot14/zoot14.html
Essexville, MI 48732 ICQ UIN 4862265

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