The Art of Clarinet Playing

Contents

Contains chapters on:

• the mouthpiece and ligature
• the reed
• the Clarinet
• embouchure
• relaxation
• breathing and Support
• voicing the tone, opening up, and playing through the clarinet
• release and tonguing
• hands and fingers
• tone quality, matching tones and tonal power
• intonation
• high-register playing
• technique, basic fingerings and reading improvement
• balance of resistance in playing. Double lip embouchure
• beginning playing procedures. The Cooley Rhythm System
• legato, articulation
• phrasing, interpretation and musical style
• suggested literature for the clarinet
• selected etudes

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