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Re: Rubank Intermediate Book

Author: LC007
Date: 2017-11-02 16:23

Hi Twebb,

Sounds like you really are way out there in the booneys! I am also just a beginner. I am 62 and re-starting the clarinet after 20 years. Mind you I never got very far 20 years ago - perhaps 6 months playing in all. I did take a few lessons at the very beginning to make sure I was assembling and holding the thing right, how to make an embouchure, and get some basic questions answered (starting reed strength, blowing, playing position ...).

And now it's been 2 months since I re-started it again. I am learning on my own and making good progress but I do plan on taking a few more lessons soon. I don't want to develop bad habits/technique. But I am practicing everyday - twice a day, usually in front of a mirror.

With the internet today it's very easy to learn a lot of stuff. And method books abound. I can't comment on the Rubank book because I never used it but I recognize the name and I believe it is a very popular and well respected method.
I do a lot of scales/long tones and the Carl Bearmann method (free on the internet ( https://www.clarinetinstitute.com/solo-clarinet-music.html ). And then I try to pick out melodies from popular songs. I do this both by ear and music sheet.
Another good site is https://www.8notes.com/clarinet/sheet_music/ . They have music sheet and backing tracks.

You say you have some woodwind experience. I don't know how much experience you are talking about but it will certainly help you along. But if you can manage a lesson or 2 or 3 - even if they're weeks apart - I'm sure you will benefit from them. In any case good luck and most of all have fun.

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