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Author: MSK
Date: 2012-05-09 22:53
My son is finishing up his first year of school band. The band program moved very slowly, although I have worked with him some at home. (I'm an experienced amateur, but not a music ed major) His school uses Accent on Achievement, and we also have Essential Elements and my old 1970s era First Division books, but I'm looking for something "fun" to keep him interested and playing over Summer break. Clarinet duets would be especially welcome. The local music store has no beginner books other than the band book, so whatever I buy has to be a sight unseen online purchase. His present skill level is basically notes below the register break with no rhythms more complicated than eighth notes. He has not been officially taught anything in the clarion register and doesn't know how to read it yet. I did teach him "C" in order to play a specific song, but he can't play it well. He seems to be able to play the clarion notes that don't require pinky keys, but that isn't really the goal Any suggestions on beginner music at this level to purchase or download? Thanks.
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2012-05-10 01:29
Click HERE.
It's out of copyright so legal to download. It's KLOSE'S Method for clarinet. Not the only resource, some may argue not the "best" resource, but it certainly has a lot in it to work through and is a GOOD resource to use while learning.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2012-05-10 01:57
Also, I like the RUBANK easy books.
This site has a "fingering chart" on it that you should be able to print out somehow.
All in all, I would work on just some scales. The Klose has very simple melody lines and very simple "studies" at the beginning of it - maybe two measures at a time. Working on those slowly will go a long way.
I'm sure there are much better organized beginner books out there, but hey! It's free!!! And as a clarinet player yourself, you should be able to browse it and print out whatever pages you think would be appropriate to him.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: Bennett ★2017
Date: 2012-05-10 02:49
For duets, consider Selected Duets for Clarinet: Volume 1 - Easy to Medium (Rubank Educational Library) about $9
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Author: Katrina
Date: 2012-05-10 03:15
There's also a book called "Learn to Play Clarinet Duets" by William Eisenhauer, published by Alfred. The one I have says "Book One: Elementary to Intermediate Grades" but I've never seen a Book Two. It introduces things like clarion notes after a few pages of low-note-only duets, then gets into eighth notes, 6/8 time, keys with 2 sharps and flats...
There's also another Rubank book called Duetist Folio for Clarinet, by Himie Voxman. It also says Rubank Educational LIbrary No 199. It's a little more advanced than the Eisenhauer, having clarion notes from the first couple of pages, but it's got some of the 2nd parts only in the chalumeau.
Hope these help!
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Author: MSK
Date: 2012-05-11 01:45
Thanks for the book suggestions. The Eisenhauer duet book sounds especially promising. My son just loves playing duets with me playing clarinet or piano, and will practice muchmore than when alone. My intermediate piano skills aren't really up for that, hence the interest in duets.
I hadn't thought of Klose, but will take a closer look. I didn't use Klose until I was more of an intermediate player and have never even looked at the early pages. I went ahead and downloaded the PDF in case my print copy falls apart. Do you think my duck-tape reinforced print copy is a valuable collectible now? LOL
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Author: clariniano
Date: 2012-05-11 03:06
I would also suggest the Paul Harris Summer Sketches pieces--about 1/2 of the 8 movements only require the low register, and the rest don't go higher tan about A above the treble staff. There's also a book called A Tune a Day by C. Paul Herfurth. The Galper clarinet method also has several melodic pieces which contain chords for almost all the pieces and exercises.
Meri
Please check out my website at: http://donmillsmusicstudio.weebly.com and my blog at: http://clariniano.wordpress.com
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Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2012-05-11 06:41
Rubank for me is the best way to get students going. They have 3 or 4 books that get a bit harder per book. Aften with duets for the teacher and the kids to play together. Kids love this.
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2012-05-11 12:31
MSK -
See the suggestions in this parallel thread http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/read.html?f=1&i=371410&t=371410.
The Rubank Selected Duets, Vol. 1 http://www.vcisinc.com/clarinetmusicduets.htm item C166, should be ideal, though they call for the clarion register. If your son has been playing for a full school year, he will be able to learn clarion playing quickly.
Hymie Voxman published many duets. He found them in old music editions, rather than arranging them as he claimed, but they contain lots of good music. Go to the page with the Rubank Selected Duets and search on Voxman.
The Klose Method has many duets ranging from quite easy to moderately advanced. The second parts are easier than the first parts, but they're accompaniment. Begin with the easiest ones and let your son play the top melody parts. Your job on the bottom part is more difficult than it appears, since you will need to listen hard and adjust constantly to keep with him.
Most kids at your son's level need to work on holding a steady rhythm. It will help if the two of you march around the room playing "Three Blind Mice" (begin on B below the staff) or "My Country 'Tis of Thee" (begin on C below the staff), using the steady walking pace to set the rhythm.
It will also help to work on the scale and arpeggio parts of Accent on Achievement and Essential Elements. Do it in small doses, a line or two at a time, at a very slow tempo and with a metronome. This "engraves" the basic materials in his muscle memory, so that when a scale appears in the music he's playing, the muscle memory takes over. Do this for only 5 minutes at the start of each day. It's paying your dues before you go on to the fun.
Ken Shaw
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Author: valoboe
Date: 2012-05-11 13:26
Get Smart Music smartmusic.com
All the middle schools in our school district use it and the kids love it. Its a great way for the kids to keep practicing and progressing especially through the summer. My kids are now advanced players and they still use it. Check out their website.
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Author: clarinetwife
Date: 2012-05-12 00:31
Belwin/Warner/now handled by Alfred have updated their mix and match duet books. There is a Pop Duets for All and a Movie Duets for All. I often use pop and movie and Broadway once the heavier festivals and performances are out of the way.
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Author: MSK
Date: 2012-05-12 13:19
Regarding Smartscore: can one purchase the student module if they aren't affiliated with a participating teacher? It wasn't clear to me from the website. Our local schools aren't using it, so this is the first I'd heard of it. Sounds like a great idea for any level student. They seem to have a broad selection of music in their library. I'm pretty sure my son would lap it up - we've previously used computer technology very effectively for learning touch typing and multiplication tables.
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Author: valoboe
Date: 2012-05-12 13:58
Yes you can purchase it without being affiliated with a school. It's only recently that schools are also getting on the wagon. We had it before our school had it.
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