Klarinet Archive - Posting 000886.txt from 2001/09

From: SDSCHWAEG@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] A question
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 17:42:16 -0400

In a message dated 9/28/01 11:49:40 AM Central Daylight Time,
everythingiskoolaid@-----.com writes:

<< Am I to understand that I would
need a Suzuki method book and a duet book to take advantage of that? >>

Hi, Courtney -
Yes, you would need both a Suzuki method book and a duet book to use
these arrangements. The duet book has duet parts to selected pieces from
Books I, II, and III. For this level of player, Book I would probably be
appropriate. It begins with "Twinkle" and ends with Bach minuets and pieces
by Schumann and Gossec. I'm sure your cousin would be able to play something
from that book, even if his instruction is not Suzuki based. Suzuki books
are really just collections of literature, grouped by difficulty and arranged
in a progressive order so that skills can be acquired and practiced in a
logical fashion. There are also piano accompaniments available (another
book, though, I'm afraid), so if you had another relative who played piano,
you could have a trio.
I also rather like Virginia's suggestion of having him play a well-known
march trio melody, with you on the obbligato. If you do that, put the violin
in the key of G, D, A, or E (same as their open strings). A beginning
violinist's first tunes are usually in 3 or 4 sharps - very easy for them,
unlike baby clarinetists!
Have fun!
Sue Schwaegler

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