An Introduction to Jazz Harmony Technique and Improvisation-This definitive book is designed for the intermediate clarinettist looking for an introduction to the world of jazz. Renowned jazz saxophonist Ollie Weston introduces key concepts step by step explaining clearly and simply throughout with the minimum of musical jargon. Improvisation is featured from the very beginning with authentic live jazz trio recordings on the accompanying CD for you to play along with. Key subjects covered include: modes swing playing melodic development the 2-5-1 progression jazz blues progressions pentatonic scales jazz chord extensions stylistic development unique clarinet sounds and many more.

Clarinet-A collection of jazzy warm-up exercises and solos for players of a moderate standard. Warm up exercises are anessential aspect of daily practice preparing you both physicallyand mentally for a great performance. The solos in this book arein a variety of jazz styles and come with a play-along CDfeaturing a live jazz band.

Concert Repertoire for Clarinet combines imaginative arrangements with original pieces all carefully selected and written for the Grade 4-7 player. From George Gershwin’s jazz classic I Got Rhythm and Alec Templeton’s Bach Goes To Town to Arnold Reger Puccini Mozart and Penderecki the pieces are guaranteed to give variety to your playing and to be a real hit on the concert platform. Paul Harris is one of the leading figures in music education with many varied publications to his name. Emma Johnson has established herself as one of the world’s foremost clarinet soloists performing regularly in the USA the Far East andthroughout Europe.