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Perfect for daily warm-ups and scale practice this enduring resource was created by an internationally renowned clarinet virtuoso of the nineteenth century. Carl Baermann's method assists clarinet players in becoming true musicians and his etudes are not only fine exercises but also lessons in understanding how to play more musically. These indispensable exercises are suitable for early intermediate players already versed in the fundamentals as well as seasoned musicians. The studies cover all twelve major scales with relative melodic minor scales all major and minor broken chord passages diminished chords of the seventh and all major and minor interruptedscales. Other exercises focus on diminished chords of the seventh returning scales chords of the seventh on the major scales diverse chords and scales in thirds sixths and octaves. The book concludes with staccato and trill exercises and exercises for triplets. Reprint of the Carl Fischer edition.

Description Two sets of essential etudes and studies for the clarinet are available for the first time in one low-priced volume. True musical gems, the 40 studies develop dexterity and are frequently practiced for technique. The 32 etudes are highly musical compositions that emphasize the range and scope of clarinet performance.