Clarinet for Dummies - (For Dummies) by David Etheridge (Mixed Media Product)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Accompanying CD-ROM contains audio tracks with musical examples from the book to hear and with which to play along.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Master the most popular woodwind</b> <p>Want to play the clarinet? No problem! This hands-on guide teaches you all the fundamental techniques you need to play this popular woodwind alone or in a group setting.</p> <p><i>Clarinet For Dummies</i> gives you the ideal introduction to play clarinet. You?ll begin by learning how to properly hold a clarinet and move on to getting a consistent sound, reading music, and playing songs in a variety of styles, including classical, pop, and jazz.</p> <ul> <li>Step-by-step instruction on finger placement, posture, and basic up-keep for the instrument</li> <li>Tips on how to buy or rent a clarinet</li> <li>Accompanying CD offers play-along recordings of every exercise featured in the book</li> </ul> <p>Whether you?ve never held a clarinet or are looking to brush up on skills from your youth, <i>Clarinet For Dummies</i> is packed with friendly, easy-to-follow instructions to have you playing this versatile instrument with ease!</p> <p><b>Note: </b> CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p><b><i>Learn to: </i></b> <ul> <li>Develop proper finger placement and posture</li> <li>Play your first notes and move on to advanced techniques</li> <li>Maintain perfect pitch as you play</li> <li>Tune your clarinet</li> </ul> <p><b>Your hands-on guide to mastering the most popular woodwind</b> <p>Want to play the clarinet? No problem! This hands-on guide teaches you all the techniques you need to play this popular woodwind alone or in a group setting. You'll begin by learning how to properly hold a clarinet and move on to getting a consistent sound, reading music, and playing songs in a variety of styles, including classical, pop, and jazz. <ul> <li><b>Get keyed up</b> -- explore the anatomy of the clarinet and grasp the basic concepts of playing the instrument, from using the mouthpiece and reed to fingering keys</li> <li><b>Read all about it</b> -- get a primer on how to read music or take a quick refresher course to sharpen your skills</li> <li><b>Clarinet care 101</b> -- understand how to properly assemble, clean, store, maintain, and repair your clarinet</li> <li><b>Start making some noise</b> -- get expert tips and techniques on breathing and posture, hand position, and lip and mouth placement</li> <li><b>Hit the high notes</b> -- take your skills to the next level to master intermediate techniques to reach high notes and add speed to your tonguing and improve your fingering</li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find: </b> <ul> <li>Tips for picking the right clarinet for you</li> <li>Guidance on renting versus buying</li> <li>Descriptions, illustrations, and exercises</li> <li>How to tune up for the proper pitch</li> <li>Warm-ups, scales, and studies to develop your skills</li> <li>Fingering charts</li> <li>Ten bad habits to avoid</li> <li>Tips for adjusting your reeds to suit your playing</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>David Etheridge</b> is the David Ross Boyd Professor of Clarinet, Chair of the Woodwind Area, and member of the Oklahoma Woodwind Quintet at the University of Oklahoma. He has taught clarinet for over 45 years.
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