Klarinet Archive - Posting 000136.txt from 2008/04

From: Fred Jacobowitz <fbjacobo@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] method books for adult student returning to playing
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:41:23 -0400

Tammy,
I don't know if you're too advanced for the Rubank method, but it is
not designed for the 'under 12' set. It is simply for students. It
has almost no written instructions, no kiddie songs, is not a band
method but a real clarinet method book, and is extremely well thought
out. The two advanced volumes are at the level of most high school
players (but not the really advanced ones).
I have been teaching for 25 years, now and still have not found a
better method book for those not quite ready for Baerman.

Fred Jacobowitz

Kol Haruach Klezmer Band
Ebony and Ivory Duo

You don't get harmony when everybody sings the same note.
~Doug Floyd

On Apr 27, 2008, at 6:27 PM, Tammy DeRoche wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> I just searched the archives and couldn't find what I needed so
> I'll try to post a new thread.
>
> I am returning to clarinet playing after...um...nearly 25 yrs
> (yikes!) and I need some suggestions on where to begin. In high
> school and college I was a fairly good player (several years of
> private lessons, played in concert/jazz bands, clarinet quintet,
> All State Band, ...). I pretty much stopped after college and only
> pick my horn up a couple of times a year to play (if that).
>
> Now I've decided I want to try to get back into it--in earnest. I
> picked up some books (Hite studies and such) that I bought about 10
> yrs ago when I thought I would play more. They are all too
> difficult for me now. I need a really basic review so that I can
> work on fingerings, tone, embouchure, and get back up to speed...at
> the same time, I don't want to be entirely bored to death with the
> beginner books that focus on one note for 10 pages, you know?
>
> Can any of you recommend something for someone like me? Even a
> beginner method book series that just isn't so focused on the
> under-12 set...maybe I can work through it quickly to get back up
> to more interesting pieces. I know I should actually take some
> private lessons again but I honestly don't have time (and a good
> babysitter!) to be able to do it right now. But, if you do know of
> some instructors in the Seattle, WA area I would love some names of
> those, too.
>
> Thank you all so much!
>
> All the best,
> Tammy
> Seattle area, WA USA
>
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