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	C106: Baermann Method for Clarinet Divisions 1-2 by Carl Baermann edited by Gustave Langenus. Carl Fischer, PB, 92 pages. The first two parts of the famous Baermann Method. Part one is theoretical; part two is "Preparatory Studies."	15.95
	C107: Baermann Method for Clarinet Division 3 by Carl Baermann edited by Gustave Langenus. Carl Fischer, SS, 55 pages. Part three of the Baermann Method, Daily Studies, consisting primarily of scale and chord studies.	15.50
	C678: Baermann Method for Clarinet Part 3 by Carl Baermann edited by Harry Bettoney. Carl Fischer, 1938, SS, 55 pages. Part three of the Baermann Method, Daily Studies, consisting primarily of scale and chord studies. Includes fingering chart. The primary difference between this edition and C107 is that this book includes fingering recommendations which may be very helpful or clutter the pages depending on your perspective.	16.95
	C157: Baermann Method for Clarinet Part 4 Op. 64 by Carl Baermann edited by Harry Bettoney. Carl Fischer, 1938, SS, 57 pages. Part four of the Baermann Method, Short Pieces. Twenty studies (many named)  in seven keys with some emphasis on difficult fingerings.	18.95
	C158: Baermann Method for Clarinet Part 5 Op. 64 by Carl Baermann edited by Harry Bettoney. Carl Fischer, 1939, SS, 66 pages. Part five of the Baermann Method, Solos. Excerpts from the miscellaneous works of Baermann. Includes a fingering chart for Boehm and full Boehm clarinets.	17.95
	C143: Baermann for the Alto and Bass Clarinet adapted by William E. Rhoads. Southern Music Co., 1963, SS, 46 pages. This is an adaptation of Division 3 of Baermann Method. The editor has organized the exercises by key, adjusted the upper range (to high D), added fingering suggestions, and replaced the sixth and octave interval studies with one that exercises each interval in the scale from the second to the octave.	14.95
	C633: The Bass Clarinet (Method) by Jean-Marc Volta. International Music Diffusion, 1996, PB, 119 pages. I am quite impressed by the French/English language method for the bass clarinet by Jean-Marc Volta, the principal bass clarinet of the French National Orchestra. This is an excellent source of detailed bass clarinet techniques and wonderful resource for fingerings. It would be suitable for high school age and up coming from the clarinet to the bass clarinet and for current bass clarinetists who are searching for more information on how to become proficient on their instrument. Click on the cover image to view the Table of Contents.  Use your browser's Back button to return.	49.95
	C831: The Boosey Woodwind Method Clarinet, Book 1. Boosey & Hawkes, 2002, SS, 64 pages + CD. This book is typical of many recently published method books in that it is well illustrated and comes with a CD. While it is fairly slow moving in terms of range (book 1 goes to a G above the staff) it introduces a variety of time signatures (6/8. 5/4, etc.) and rhythmic patterns. The CD is a recording of most of the pieces in the book Includes quite a few duets and some trios.  C832: The Boosey Woodwind Method Clarinet, Book 2. Boosey & Hawkes, 2002, SS, 56 pages + CD. Book 2 continues the range to C above the staff and adds sixteenth notes and more complex rhythms, meters and musical notations. The CD is a recording of most of the pieces in the book  C833: The Boosey Woodwind Method Clarinet, Keyboard Accompaniment Book. Boosey & Hawkes, 2002, SS 119 pages. Keyboard accompaniment for the pieces in books 1 and 2.  Includes chord symbols.	Book 1 15.95 Book 2 15.95 Keyboard 24.95
	C579: The Clarinet, A Comprehensive Method by Frederick J. Thurston & Alan Frank. Boosey & Hawkes, 1979, PB, 167 pages. This is the third edition (revised and enlarged) that was prepared under the direction of Alan Frank and Thea King. While this isn't a method for starting most young beginners, it has a wealth of useful material for the intermediate student and excerpts that may be useful to more advanced players. Of note are complete scales, arpeggios and technical exercises in all keys (42 pages) and nearly 40 pages of orchestral excerpts which includes some pieces by Copland that aren't usually seen in excerpt books.	49.95
	C508: Clarinet for Beginners Book I Elementary by Avrahm Galper. Boosey & Hawkes, 1970, SS, 36 pages. This book is based on the study of the low register, basic technique, relatively small intervals, and the first principles of articulation. This book includes many fingering illustrations and introduces alternate fingerings. The second half of the book introduces the clarion register. There are "over the break" preparatory exercises and the break itself is approached from above. Note: the author wrote another method book set which we do not currently carry.	8.25
	C509: Clarinet for Beginners Book II Intermediate by Avrahm Galper. Boosey & Hawkes, 1976, SS, 40 pages. This is a continuation of book I. It emphasizes good sound and tone control, good intonation, technique and expression. It includes chalumeau, articulation and register change exercises, along with studies from Baermann, Lefebvre, Gambaro, Kroepsch, and others. Fingering recommendations are given throughout. This book stands on its own as a useful and inexpensive source of material for intermediate study. Clarinet Scales & Arpeggios is associated with this set of method books.	11.50
	C635: Clarinet Staccato from the Beginning by Reginald Kell. Boosey & Hawkes, 1968, SS, 46 pages. Many, many staccato exercises, of varying difficulty. Quite a few are in the form of duets.	27.95
	C102: Complete Jazz Clarinet Book by William Bay. Mel Bay Publications, PB, 144 pages. A comprehensive study text for students beginning a serious study of jazz. The first part of the book begins by teaching elements of jazz phrasing, articulation, vibrato and interpretation of rhythms through exercises and original pieces. Next, the book encourages improvisational skills through both theoretical and technical studies of scales and chords. The second half of the book builds on the skills learned in the first part with an in-depth study of the theory, which underlies improvisational techniques including scales, modal concepts and chord construction. Ear training, particularly the development of the ability to hear chord progressions is also emphasized. Click on the cover image to view Table of Contents which is in .pdf (Adobe Acrobat) format.  Use your browser's Back button to return.	12.95
	C183: Complete Method for Clarinet Vol. 1 (Méthode Complète de Clarinette) by Aurelio Magnani. Alphonse Leduc, 1946, PB, 141 pages (page size 10.5 x 16 inches). This method by Italian clarinetist Magnani (1856-1921) received the Spanish International Gold Medal in 1900. Full of useful exercises many of which have a second part. Text is in French, Italian, English and Spanish. C184: Complete Method for Clarinet Vol. 2 (Méthode Complète de Clarinette) by Aurelio Magnani. Alphonse Leduc, 1948, PB, 177 pages (page size 10.5 x 16 inches). This book is about two thirds duets (primarily Mozart and the author) with the rest being famous clarinet works. Click on the cover image to view the Table of Contents for Vol. 2.  Use your browser's Back button to return.	Vol. 1 64.45 Vol. 2 70.05
	C131: Foundation Studies for Clarinet (Baermann Book 3) expanded and edited by David Hite. Southern Music Co., SS, 96 pages. David Hite has arranged the scales, arpeggios, and exercises  in the Carl Baermann Method for Clarinet Book 3 in order of keys. He has also included some suggested fingerings and additional material.	14.95
	C473: Hendrickson Method for Clarinet Book One by Clarence V. Hendrickson. Belwin, 1941, SS, 48 pages. A local clarinet teacher suggested we carry this method. It is progressive, taking the student through the basics and to keys of three flats and sharps. Includes a fingering chart. A good value. C474: Hendrickson Method for Clarinet Book Two by Clarence V. Hendrickson. Belwin, 1942, SS, 52 pages. Includes minor keys, scales and scale exercises (similar to Baermann Book 3), etudes and duets. Additional keys are introduced at the end of the book, but the primary focus here is building technique with progressive studies.	Book 1 8.95 Book 2 7.95
	C171: Klarinetten-Schule Vol. 1A by Rudolf Jettel. Doblinger, 1949, SS, 48 pages. Part A of the first book in the trilingual (German, English, French) School for Clarinet method series by the long-time Vienna Philharmonic clarinetist. Contains a detailed introduction to musical concepts, exercises for beginners (doesn't move too fast), and a German system clarinet fingering chart.	20.95
	C172: Klarinetten-Schule Vol. 1B by Rudolf Jettel. Doblinger, 1949, SS, 48 pages. Part B of the first book in the School for Clarinet continues with a few basic concepts (trills, turns, mordents, etc.) left over from part A. Most of the book, however, is exercises of greater difficulty and in more extended key signatures.	20.95
	C173: Klarinetten-Schule Vol. 2 by Rudolf Jettel. Doblinger, 1950, PB, 85 pages. This book is primarily scale studies in all keys. Similar to Baermann Vol. 3, but with more emphasis on minor scales, both harmonic and melodic. It also includes exercises based on chromatic scales and intervals.	26.95
	C174: Klarinetten-Schule Vol. 3 by Rudolf Jettel. Doblinger, 1950, PB, SS, 44 pages. This book contains 28 relatively advanced studies (etudes), some of which are exercise-like while others have more musical variety. The book concludes with a chromatic scale with long-held notes for the clarinet over a very busy piano accompaniment.	22.50
	C145: Klosé Celebrated Method for Clarinet (Complete Edition) by Hyacinthe Klosé, revised and enlarged by Simeon Bellison. Carl Fischer, 1946, PB, 293 pages. Includes fingering chart.	29.95
	C115: Langenus Complete Method Part I by Gustave Langenus. Carl Fischer, PB, 88 pages. Includes fingering chart. C116: Langenus Complete Method Part II by Gustave Langenus. Carl Fischer, SS, 85 pages. C117: Langenus Complete Method Part III, Virtuoso Studies and Duos by Gustave Langenus. Carl Fischer, PB, 118 pages.	Part I 19.50 Part II 19.95 Part III 21.95
	C118: Lazarus Method for Clarinet Part I by Henry Lazarus revised by Simeon Bellison. Carl Fischer, PB, 139 pages. One of the famous clarinet methods. The beginning portion of the book includes The Rudiments of Music, a full fingering chart for the Boehm clarinet and, surprisingly, a table of trills for the Albert system clarinet. This book contains many duets and other pieces of music and less exercises than some other methods.	20.95
	C119: Lazarus Method for Clarinet Part II by Henry Lazarus revised by Simeon Bellison. Carl Fischer, PB, 134 pages. Continuation of Part I. Includes the 24 Albert scale studies, the first 167 Kroepsch exercises, duets, 30 etudes by Muller and more exercises by Lazarus.	24.95
	C120: Lazarus Method for Clarinet Part III by Henry Lazarus revised by Simeon Bellison. Carl Fischer, PB, 158 pages. The concluding volume of the Lazarus Method. Includes Three Intermediate Duets (Lazarus), 25 Studies for Advanced Pupils (Lazarus), 15 Melodious Studies (Lazarus), Three Operatic Duets (Lazarus), Morceau de Salon (Kalliwoda), Fantasie from the Opera "Der Freischütz" by Weber (Kroepsch). Air Varié (Rode), Intermezzo from the Opera "Tsar's Bride" (Rimsky-Korsakoff/Bellison), Cujus Animam from Stabat Mater by Rossini (Liverani), Concert Fantasia on Motives from Bellini's Opera "La Sonnambula" (Cavallini), and Concert Fantasia on Rigoletto (Bassi).	26.95
	DVD010: Learn to Play Klezmer Music - Improvising in the Tradition (DVD) taught by Andy Statman. Homespun Tapes, 2006 (DVD edition), NTSC, 80 minutes, includes small booklet of music. Andy Statman discusses the background, techniques and stylistic nuances needed to perform klezmer correctly – regardless of the instrument you play. Andy teaches typical klezmer tunes, playing each one slowly and unornamented, then demonstrating how trills, slurs, grace notes, vibrato and other variations “bring out the heart that's inside the melody.” You'll learn connecting runs, classic endings, “dangerous” ornaments to avoid, and the rhythmic underpinning of this vital music. Andy then performs each tune on clarinet, accompanied by Zev Zions on accordion. Songs: Purim niggun, Moshe Emes (Breslev niggun), Meron niggun, and The Old Sher.	29.95
	C1008: Méthode Progressive et Complète for Clarinet Vol. 1 by Eugène Gay. Billaudot, 1932, PB, 155 pages (large format). Part one of this method  includes many exercises, etudes, duets, etc. in keys to one sharp or flat. The text is entirely in French. C1009: Méthode Progressive et Complète for Clarinet Vol. 2 by Eugène Gay. Billaudot, 1932, PB, 160 pages (large format). Part two continues the method in the rest of the keys and also includes music from Bach, Mozart, Weber, and other composers. The text is entirely in French.	Vol. 1 56.45 Vol. 2 63.45
	C219: Modern Course for the Clarinet Book 1 by James Collis. Henri Elkan Music Publisher, 1973, SS, 33 pages. This method moves along at good pace with a range to high C, keys of one sharp and flat, and pieces with some 16th notes by the end. Features many short pieces rather than exercises. C220: Modern Course for the Clarinet Book 2 by James Collis. Henri Elkan Music Publisher, 1960, SS, 32 pages. Introduces remaining notes need for chromatic scale, alternate fingerings. more complex rhythms, minor scales, staccato.  C221: Modern Course for the Clarinet Book 3 by James Collis. Henri Elkan Music Publisher, 1963, SS, 48 pages. Continues articulation studies, introduces major and minor keys with 2 and 3 sharps or flats.	Book 1 14.95 Book 2 14.95 Book 3 14.95
	C222: Modern Course for the Clarinet Book 4 by James Collis. Henri Elkan Music Publisher, 1966, SS, 44 pages. More difficult pieces, trills, mordent, keys with 4 flats or sharps, range to altissimo E, etudes by Gariboldi, Stark, Mazas, Baermann and others. C223: Modern Course for the Clarinet Book 5 by James Collis. Henri Elkan Music Publisher, 1969, SS, 48 pages. Aside from introducing turns, this book is all etudes by Gariboldi, Nieman, Ferling, Barret, Durand, Baermann and more. Fingering suggestions are given here and in all volumes. C224: Modern Course for the Clarinet Book 6 by James Collis. Henri Elkan Music Publisher, 1972, SS, 48 pages. More etudes by Klose, Ferling, Hinke, the author and others.	Book 4 14.95 Book 5 14.95 Book 6 14.95
	C225: Modern Course for the Clarinet Scales and Arpeggios by James Collis. Henri Elkan Music Publisher, 1967, SS, 32 pages. All major and minor scales with basic exercises, major and minor melodic scales, harmonic minor scales, whole tone scales, Baermann extended major and minor scales, etc.	14.95
	C706: The New Imperial Method for Clarinet by C.L. Staats. John Church Co., 1940, PB, 101 pages. A popular one volume method that includes etudes used in some areas for high school level auditions.	17.95
	C639: A New Tune a Day for Clarinet DVD Edition by Ned Bennett. Boston Music Co., 2006, PB, 64 pages plus CD and DVD. A New Tune A Day features the same logical, gentle pace and keen attention to detail that made earlier editions so hugely popular and successful. Clear explanatory diagrams and photographs help guide the student through the lessons and achieve the very best in tone, technique and posture. The selection of music is fresh and exciting, including duets and rounds to inspire the student and ensure that those vital practice hours are never boring. The accompanying audio CD features a virtuoso performance and backing track for each pieces, as well as recorded examples to support the lessons. The DVD features lessons on: basic techniques, putting the instrument together, posture, looking after the instrument, basic music notation, and how to approach the first piece.	17.95
	C601: Progressive Beginner Clarinet by Peter Gelling. LPT Publishing, 2001, SS, 72 pages + CD and DVD. This is a very well illustrated, slow moving method (all in the lower register) that should be excellent for absolute beginners. Includes fingering charts, clarinet basics, and some elementary music theory. The DVD shows a clarinet being played, the music, and the fingerings on screen at the same time. The playing is in a more or less "pop" style.	16.95
	C602: Progressive Clarinet by Peter Gelling. LPT Publishing, 2004, SS, 96 pages + CD. This book is similar to the previous one, but moves faster and covers more ground. Musical examples are taken from classical, pop, blues, and jazz sources. The publisher describes it as, "A Comprehensive, lesson by lesson method, covering all aspects of clarinet playing for the beginning student."	16.95
	C236: Rubank Elementary Method Clarinet by N. W. Hovey. Rubank, 1933, SS, 48 pages. Famous beginning method for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Includes fingering charts for Boehm and Albert system clarinets.	5.95
	C237: Rubank Intermediate Method Clarinet by J.E. Skornicka and Robert Miller. Rubank, 1936, SS, 52 pages. A follow up course for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Introduces many techniques and concepts such as expression markings and accents, various types of articulation, grace notes, trills, scale and chord studies. A number of duets and trios are included. Fingering chart for Boehm clarinets.	5.95
	C238: Rubank Advanced Method Clarinet Vol. 1 by Wm. Gower and H. Voxman. Rubank, 1949, SS, 72 pages. This book is intended to follow any beginning or intermediate method.  It includes scales and chords studies, studies in melodic interpretation (all duets), studies in articulation, fingering exercises, and ornamentation. All of the material in this books is in keys with no more than two sharps or flats. Fingering chart for Boehm clarinets.	6.95
	C239: Rubank Advanced Method Clarinet Vol. 2 by Wm. Gower and H. Voxman. Rubank, 1953, SS, 80 pages. This book covers similar material to volume 1 of the Advanced Method but in keys from three to five sharps and flats. Fingering chart for Boehm clarinets.	6.95
	C240: Upbeate Scales & Arpeggios by Avrahm Galper. Mel Bay, 2004, SS, 72 pages. The scales in this book are based on the Baermann scale studies in Book 3 of the Baermann Method.  The scales and arpeggios are arranged by key. The author starts each scale on the upbeat for impetus and melodic direction. Of particular value are the suggested fingerings for many notes, especially in the altissimo.	12.95

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