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Author: clarinetklutz
Date: 2007-06-15 20:25
Hey,
I'm looking for some Bb clarinet method books.....I need ones that can:
A) Improve my skill
B) Improve my "bridge"
Now what I've done is I looked on the internet on clarinet method books. I am not sure if any of these books will help:
Rose 32
Klose Celebrated Method
Baermann 3
Lefevre Method
All suggestions and comments will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Daniel
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Author: clariniano
Date: 2007-06-15 21:12
Some of the Rose 32 are on the RCM Grade 9 clarinet list. (currently working on my Grade 9, got my Grade 8 clarinet last year)
Try:
Galper Clarinet Method, books 1 and 2 (book 1 covers the studies all the way to RCM Grade 2 clarinet; Book 2 has studies that are on the Grade 4 and Grade 6 clarinet lists)
Hite: Melodius and Progressive Studies , especially book 1 (more studies that are on the Grade 4 and 6 lists)
Both these books are very useful; I use the Galper book 1 as my main clarinet method.
Meri
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Author: Katrina
Date: 2007-06-15 22:42
Baermann is certainly one of the best technique books out there. If you're defining "skill" as "ability to move fingers rapidly and accurately" then that'd be the best out of what you list.
I'm actually unfamiliar with the Lefevre, though, so take that with a dose of salt.
Rose etudes are (IMO) more about musicianship in general, although the "fast" etudes can provide opportunities to work on staccato techniques, etc.
Klose covers a lot too. Lots of scales, finger exercises, and duets for musicianship, and it's all in one book. Granted, that book is heavier than most!
FWIW, my vote goes to the Baermann.
As far as break crossing goes, you don't need a book. You just need your clarinet and yourself and knowledge of what fingerings are presenting problems. Repeat pairs of notes (A-B for instance), slurring back and forth and don't go fast. GO VERY SLOWLY! That'll be what'll fix the break issue.
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Author: claritoot26
Date: 2007-06-16 17:02
I would recommend covering the Klose' first, and then after you can play all of the technical stuff in that, then buy the Baermann Book III. The Baermann covers more of the instrument's range and is more difficult than the Klose'. Mostly what you need in the Klose' is the scales, thirds, and arpeggios for technique. These exercises are sold in a seperate volume and are much more portable than the fat 2-volume version. David Hite was the editor, if I remember correctly.
Use this in conjunction with the Rose Studies, which are great for general musicianship as well as technique.
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Author: Bob Phillips
Date: 2007-06-17 05:22
My perspective is that you should first have a great teacher then a set of method books.
The Bearmann III is outstanding --the exercises span the whole range of the clarinet. You'll be looking up those previously seldom used altissimo fingerings. BUT, unless you are clairvoyant, you won't be able to guess the best choice of alternate fingerings to use in playing the exercises.
For that, you need guidance. And I think that's critical because you are laying the groundwork for what your fingers will ultimately do "by themselves" when you encounter a "cue" formed by a few notes and the key signature.
The same goes for the Kroepsch exercise book. Great stuff, but a tangle to sort out by yourself.
Bob Phillips
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Author: Jacqueline
Date: 2007-06-19 13:49
What is the general consensus on the VadeMecum du Clarinettiste by JeanJean? I find the left and right hand exercises have all helped to smooth over a few finger glitches and they would certainly help with going over the break....
Also, scales in thirds are a definite so the Hite book is a must have (if you want to play scales following a book)
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Author: D Dow
Date: 2007-06-19 17:54
Try the Galper beginnner books ...Boosey and Hawkes...book 2 is quite difficult!
David Dow
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Author: Bartleby
Date: 2007-06-20 09:08
Paul Harvey's Clarinet Workbook is excellent, and has been a great help to me.
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Author: James Langdell
Date: 2007-06-20 16:26
Here's another vote for Galper, but don't overlook his books "Tone, Technique, & Staccato" and "Upbeat Scales & Arpeggios". The former includes the terse Klose mechanism exercises and Kroepsch exercises annotated for effective fingerings. The latter book reworks Baermann 3. I was amazed how much the printed pages in Galper's books resembled my pencil marked copies of the original studies following my lessons with Mazzeo years ago.
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Author: SavvyClarinet
Date: 2007-06-21 18:16
All the method books listed above are excellent, especially the Baermann. Without that, I don't know what I would do.
I've grown fond of the Cavallini etudes. At first, I saw them and got very frustrated, but with time, patience, and extra batteries for my metronome, they're actually fun to play. They all focus on different aspects, but it really helped me focus on smoothing out larger intervals.
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