Technical and Melodic Studies Volume 1

Like a technical encyclopedia for the Clarinet Progressive and Melodic Studies Volume 2 provides a detailed guide to establishing high standard technique on the instrument. Jeanjean's compilation covers all aspects from quick semiquaver studies to melodic minor études making the book a must buy for all clarinetists. As a noted virtuoso Clarinet player himself Jeanjean's understanding of the practice of technical elements is second to none. Progressive and Melodic Studies for Clarinet Volume 2 supplies steady development from beginning to end and with titles in five languages this Paul Jeanjean studybook cannot be missed.

French clarinetist and composer Hyacinthe Klosé (1808-1880) is predominantly known for his design improvements to woodwind instruments. However his passion for the musical family is also apparent in his aids to the learning of the instruments as in his Studies for Saxophone. The third volume of this Klosé series 15 Melodic Studies covers melodic technical aspects on all Saxophones including articulation breath control range phrasing intervals ornamentation scales and arpeggios among other elements. Compiled by a musician who had a clear enthusiasm for woodwind 15 MelodicStudies is clearly thought-out and assembled.

8 Etudes for guitar-This volume contains 8 melodic studies designed to improve the intermediate guitarists technical ability.

The clarinet method op. 63 by Carl Baermann from 1867 is still a standard work in classical clarinet education today. The thoroughly revised new edition aims at reviewing the educational concept, which is still valid today, for modern lessons, adjusting the music and texts, and sensibly complementing the teaching contents.The editor who draws on many years of experience as a clarinettist in an orchestra and university lecturer of clarinet has succeeded in adapting the valuable teaching material to the requirements of today while maintaining the basic methodology. The result is a total of 7 volumes:Clarinet Method Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 (ED 21761, ED 21762)Clarinet Method Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, with 2 CDs each (ED 21761-50, ED 21762-50): The CDs contain the piano accompaniment for the performance pieces, with and without clarinetTune Book 1 and 2 (ED 21763, ED 21764): piano score of the method's performance pieces, with additional inserted clarinet partDaily Exercises (ED 21765): systematic scale, interval and chord exercises in all keys, complemented and published separately from the original methodDue to trilingual nature of all editions (German, English, French), they can be used universally.About the revision:The musical text is based on the first edition of the method. Only a few differences concerning the articulation as well as some misprints and typographical errors were revised. By deleting the historical fingering instructions for the German fingering system, the clarinet method not only has a clean and, compared to the original, more clearly structured layout, but can also be used universally. The content of the text and the performance directions of the original were linguistically modernized and occasionally extended by further ideas from the teaching practice, such as concepts for warming up, breathing exercises, literature suggestions or tips for daily practising. Further additions of scale and triad studies in all major and minor keys make this method a comprehensive and thorough work of study which not only serves as teaching material for young and adult beginners, but is also a valuable compendium of scale exercises and studies for advanced musicians and is ideal for training velocity and dexterity.The Clarinet Method Vols. 1 and 2 contain not only scales and technical fingering exercises but also Baermann's popular performance pieces, like Romanze (No. 14), which are ideal as performance pieces, yet at the same time train both technique and musical expressiveness. The systematic scale, interval and chord exercises in all keys, however, were removed and are published separately in the volume Daily Exercises (ED 21765) for reasons of clarity.The two textbooks are available with or without CDs. The editions with CDs contain two audio CDs each which were recorded live by the editor and which contain a classic audio version of each performance piece as well as a pure piano version for playing along. / Clarinette

Many violists have grown up on a diet of Violin studies transcribed for Viola and plenty have thrived on them even though the studies are in many cases composed with melodic patterns and fingerings that suit the Violin better than the Viola. Robin Ireland's aim in composing this new study material was to write specifically for the Viola in ways which suit it both technically and tonally.The twelve concert études set out to be musically attractive pieces which in addition to addressing most basic aspects of technique will encourage the development of 'musical' and expressive playing.The set of études is unusual perhaps unique in that it covers a rangeof styles and thus provides a focus for developing an understanding of bowing and articulation appropriate to different periods of music. The first eight études move through baroque classical and romantic styles while the later études include material for developing confidence with metre change and other basic rhythmic skills and with atonality. The last étude introduces an improvisatory style of playing.The concert études should be appropriate for Viola students from Grade 8 upwards. Details of a companion volume of 'technical' études and their availability can be found at www.robinireland.co.uk. These studies are each focused primarily on a single area of technical development in many cases an area not specifically addressed in currently available study material.The new études do not set out to provide a comprehensive alternative to existing study material but rather to complement it and extend its range.

The Clarinet First Steps collection is divided into four volumes aimed at young clarinetists. This second book consists of three educational parts. The following sections appear throughout the parts to achieve the basic objectives of the art of Clarinet playing: Musical Language: Explanation of music contents in the exercises melodies and duets. Technique And Repertoire: Includes technical contents some exercises to practice and short melodic pieces containing the new concepts presented. Activities: A fun section where the student can answer quiz questions review issues of musical language or practice breathing exercises.Cultural Space: In this section there are historical curiosities about the Clarinet and composers a discussion on the relationship between Mozart and the Clarinet and a review of Antonio Romero the most important Spanish clarinetist in the century XIX. 15 Progressive Duos: Duos designed with the same level of difficulty in both voices to play with the teacher or another student. CD: The book is accompanied by a CD MP3 featuring recordings of the exercises melodies with Piano accompaniment and duets. The author of this method Pedro Rubio performs his musical studies in Murcia Malaga and Barcelona Spain. In 1997 he won the Clarinet Performing Diploma from the Royal College of Music in London and in 2003 the Bass Clarinet Diploma at the Conservatory of Rotterdam. He has taught Clarinet since 1989.