There are countless Clarinet Method courses, tutorials, articles available online, but for some, having a book is still a necessity to learn. This is an up-to-date list of recommended books.
- O304 – Celebrated Method for the Clarinet – Klose (1946)
- Rubank Elementary Method Clarinet (Rubank Educational Library) (1992)
- Rubank Intermediate Method – Clarinet (Rubank Educational Library) (1989)
- Rubank Advanced Method – Clarinet Vol. 1 (1994)
- Rubank Advanced Method – Clarinet Vol. 2 (Rubank Educational Library) (1989)
- Method for Clarinet (1946)
- Essential Elements 2000: Comprehensive Band Method: B Flat Clarinet Book 1 (1999)
- Complete Method for Clarinet (2018)
- Complete Method for the Clarinet in Three Parts (Part 1) (1970)
- Kloze-Lazarus Method for Clarinet: A Comprehensive Course Based on Two Famous Methods (1989)
- Complete Method for Clarinet: Third Division (1943)
O304 – Celebrated Method for the Clarinet – Klose (1946)
This authoritative and completely revised and enlarged edition of the Celebrated Method for Clarinet has been edited by Stanley Drucker, former New York Philharmonic Principal Clarinet, and his wife and colleague Naomi Drucker, Professor of Clarinet at Hofstra University. The new layout allows for much easier reading during practice and performance while preserving the pedagogical nature of the method. Purists and modernists alike will welcome this modernized edition.
Rubank Elementary Method Clarinet (Rubank Educational Library) (1992)
One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction.
Rubank Intermediate Method – Clarinet (Rubank Educational Library) (1989)
(Intermediate Band Method). One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Using a very well-rounded approach including scales, arpeggios, technical studies, studies for musicianship, articulation studies, solos, duets, and studies devoted to the special needs of each instrument, this series provides a fantastic wealth of material for all student musicians.
Rubank Advanced Method – Clarinet Vol. 1 (1994)
(Advanced Band Method). An outlined course of study designed to follow the elementary and intermediate levels of any instructional method, the Rubank Advanced Methods are considered to be one of the gold standards of advanced instrumental study.
Rubank Advanced Method – Clarinet Vol. 2 (Rubank Educational Library) (1989)
(Advanced Band Method). An outlined course of study designed to follow the elementary and intermediate levels of any instructional method, the Rubank Advanced Methods are considered to be one of the gold standards of advanced instrumental study.
Method for Clarinet (1946)
Topics include Rudiments of Music, How to make your own reeds, types of clarinets, advice to student, clarinet registers, plain sounds, major scales and much more #628,898 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #70577 in Arts & Photography (Books) Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product, would you like to ?
Essential Elements 2000: Comprehensive Band Method: B Flat Clarinet Book 1 (1999)
(Essential Elements). Essential Elements for Band offers beginning students sound pedagogy and engaging music, all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises, created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learning environment, as well as instrument-specific exercises to focus each student on the unique characteristics of their own instrument.
Complete Method for Clarinet (2018)
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.
Complete Method for the Clarinet in Three Parts (Part 1) (1970)
In Three Parts. Composed by Gustave Langenus. Student book. With Standard notation. #563,074 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1126 in Music (Books) #57158 in Humor & Entertainment (Books) #182 in Clarinets (Books) Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product, would you like to ?
Kloze-Lazarus Method for Clarinet: A Comprehensive Course Based on Two Famous Methods (1989)
(Woodwind Method). This Rubank gem represents a compilation of two celebrated clarinet methods, completely revised, re-edited and re-styled for modern studios and classrooms. The wealth of valuable materials, used for clarinet instruction since the late 19th century, was reorganized by Rubank editor Harvey Whistler into a progressive educational format to meet the needs of beginning to intermediate clarinet students.
Complete Method for Clarinet: Third Division (1943)
Complete Method for Clarinet Third Division The Series, as a whole, is designed to encourage students to achieve proper hand and body positions, strong finger technique, agility and proper breathing habits. Each study focuses on a particular challenge. #585,313 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #188 in Clarinets (Books) Would you like to ?If you are a seller for this product, would you like to ?
Best Clarinet Method Books: The Ultimate Collection
We highly recommend you to buy all paper or e-books in a legal way, for example, on Amazon. But sometimes it might be a need to dig deeper beyond the shiny book cover. Before making a purchase, you can visit resources like Library Genesis and download some clarinet method books mentioned below at your own risk. Once again, we do not host any illegal or copyrighted files, but simply give our visitors a choice and hope they will make a wise decision.
Rubank Advanced Method - Clarinet Vol. 1
Author(s): Himie Voxman, William Gower
ID: 3208801, Publisher: Rubank Publications, Year: 1994, Size: 12 Mb, Format: pdf
Elementary Method. Clarinet
Author(s): Hovey N.W.
ID: 2029915, Publisher: , Year: , Size: 18 Mb, Format: rar
Please note that this booklist is not definite. Some books are really chart-busters according to Los Angeles Times, others are composed by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant links you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.