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Author: JasonOlney
Date: 2015-10-16 01:40
Howdy,
I use a few different etude books for my students but I've yet to find something that fits the advanced beginner. I'm quite taken with the Leon Lester "60 Rambles for the Clarinet" but I need some options that are a little more accessible for a less advanced player. My preference is something that is interesting and quirky and offers plenty of variety.
Let me know if y'all have any suggestions! Thanks!
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Author: nellsonic
Date: 2015-10-16 09:12
I assume you meant etude books, rather than method books.
I like the "First Book of Practical Studies for Clarinet" by Nilo Hovey. It's paced well, does a good job of covering what's needed at this level, and mostly maintains and builds musical interest as it goes. I wouldn't say it's quirky or that variety is a particular strength, but it does the job and I haven't gotten bored with it. It's readily available and sample pages can be viewed on some of the bigger websites.
As you've said, it's hard to find good etude books at this level, I'd certainly be interested in finding more.
Anders
Post Edited (2015-10-16 09:13)
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Author: KenJarczyk
Date: 2015-10-16 16:41
Kalmen Opperman's "Velocity Studies" are wonderful - and can take a player from beginning to professional, with his 3 volumes - Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced. Good stuff there!
Ken Jarczyk
Woodwinds Specialist
Eb, C, Bb, A & Bass Clarinets
Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones
Flute, Alto Flute, Piccolo
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Author: jnyingpo
Date: 2015-10-17 08:23
The Alfred Uhl books work pretty well. More controversially, the Bach cello suites are incredible for phrasing and musicianship. Gotta insist that they transpose, though.
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Author: Barry Vincent
Date: 2015-10-17 10:18
I use the Boosey & Hawkes Passage Studies (Frederick Thurston) 3 Books. These are readily available.
and , Rubank's Selected Studies (1 book) which takes you through all the major & minor keys up to 6 sharps/flats. These are also readily available.
Thoroughly master all the studies in the above two publications and you have 'Arrived'
Skyfacer
Post Edited (2015-10-17 14:53)
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Author: James Langdell
Date: 2015-10-20 21:52
If you find Leon Lester's Rambles at an appropriate level of difficulty, there are several more sets of etudes Lester has published (including The Progressing Clarinetist and The Advancing Clarinetist).
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