Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2006-11-29 16:09
Any substantial clarinet method book will have all the scales written out. The "bible" is Part 3 of the Baermann Method, and you should definitely have a copy. Order it from Gary van Cott at http://www.vcisinc.com/clarinetmusicmethods.htm
The Stievenard scale book is also frequently recommended. http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/store/smp_detail.html?item=3146022&cart=337379043326841063
Really, though, you need to get the sequences of the generic major and minor scales learned and then apply them to each key. That is, the ascending major scale is made of the intervals whole step, whole step, half step, whole step, whole step, whole step, half step. This applies whatever key you're in.
As others have said, practice the scales of each key as slowly as you need to, to get them perfect. Always work with a metronome. You'll probably find that in the extreme keys, you'll need to set the metronome to 40 to begin with.
Unfortunately, there are no short cuts. Fortunately, as you learn how the scales work, it gets easier.
Every professional player works through this. You can too.
Ken Shaw
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