James Rae: Introducing The Clarinet: Clarinet: Instrumental Tutor

James Rae's eminently successful tutor Introducing the Clarinet was the first of its kind providing the complete beginner with material in popular styles yet allowing for a sound musical development along traditional lines. Now complementing the tutor James Rae has produced these three volumes to introduce the beginner clarinettist to ensemble playing. The parts are of the same technical level and are written with hints and tips along the way to familiarize the beginner with a new set of considerations and become a good team player.Each of the volumes contains:• easy pieces introducing the various aspects of music making with others• all parts are inthe low register• especially suited to group teaching• ideal material for concerts and examinations

James Rae's eminently successful tutor Introducing the Clarinet was the first of its kind providing the complete beginner with material in popular styles yet allowing for a sound musical development along traditional lines. Now complementing the tutor James Rae has produced these three volumes to introduce the beginner clarinettist to ensemble playing. The parts are of the same technical level and are written with hints and tips along the way to familiarize the beginner with a new set of considerations and become a good team player.Each of the volumes contains:• easy pieces introducing the various aspectsof music making with others• all parts are in thelow register• especially suited to group teaching• ideal material for concerts and examinations

James Rae’s eminently successful tutor Introducing The Saxophone was the first of its kind providing the complete beginner with material in popular styles yet allowing for a sound musical development along traditional lines. Now complementing the tutor James Rae has produced this volume to introduce the beginner to ensemble playing. The parts are of the same technical level and are written with hints and tips along the way to familiarise the beginner with a new set of considerations and become a good team player.Easy pieces introducing the various aspects of music making with others.All parts areof equal difficulty.Compatible with Introducing Duets Trios and Quartets for clarinet.Especially suited to group teaching.Ideal material for concerts and examinations.

12 Easy Zoological Pieces. Par RAE JAMES. In 'Zoo Time!” for clarinet and piano, James Rae has imagined how our friends in the zoo might perform on the dance floor! This has inspired some delightful pieces such as 'Tiger Tango”, 'Rhino Rumba”, 'Cobra Calypso” and many more. But it's not just fun for pupil and teacher alike - musical styles are explored even at this early (Grade 1) stage and the student will be inspired to try and interpret the music to portray the animals as vividly as possible. All the notes are below the break. Attractive, teacher-friendly piano accompaniments are provided, which include chord symbols for further musical possibilities. 'Zoo Time!” follows on naturally from James Rae's 'Child's Play” (UE21700) where all the beginners' notes are introduced one at a time, just as in a standard tutor book. - Easy pieces, all in a comfortable range, to inspire the young beginner - The piano accompaniments are designed to enhance the pieces and provide support for the clarinettist - Musical styles are explored even at this early stage - Illustrations can be downloaded for free for colouring in / Niveau : Très Facile à Facile / Recueil / Clarinette et Piano

Selected titles in popular styles-Get your Clarinet playing to really swing with this collection of Jazz solos! James Rae presents a set of 8 sizzling Jazz tunes in a wide variety of styles to guide you through your first steps into this exciting playing style. The pieces range from Cool Blues ballads and Country Blues shuffles to a drifting Blues Waltz and a riotous up-tempo Swing. All syncopations and unusual phrasings are introduced gradually and the key signatures have been kept very simple making this ideal for the early-intermediate player. All pieces include a full Piano accompaniment.

Mittelstufe-The ability to sight-read well is a valuable asset to any musician yet sight-reading is often ignored. The Eyes and Ears series contains carefully graded sight-reading specimens with a duet part for the teacher providing support and the impetus to keep going! James Rae likens this method to playing tennis or chess where the most progress is made when playing with someone of a higher standard.With developing confidence and practice sight-reading rather than feared can become enjoyable and challenging.• New topics are gradually introduced with TOP TIPS along the way• Finally specimen tests are set as encountered in a typical examination including allsubjects covered