New Directions for Clarinet (The New Instrumentation Series) [Paperback]

Phillip Rehfeldt (Author)

Book Description

Series: The New Instrumentation Series | Publication Date: January 1, 1994

Phillip Rehfeldt has assembled here techniques of dealing with clarinet performances as they have evolved since 1950. He catalogs contemporary practices that differ from those formerly standardized, provides perspective on performance capabilities and limitations, and includes suggestions for performance based on his own experience.

The new edition has been completely rewritten, corrected where necessary, and updated. Rehfeldt has added the complete list of William O. Smith's clarinet compositions and recordings to the previous listing of his early multiphonic fingerings. The new edition also includes an appendix containing Eric Mandat's quarter-tone fingerings; a second, extensive music bibliography, the "International Update"; and an updated and annotated bibliography of music literature.

Editorial Reviews

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Phillip Rehfeldt is fully conversant with all these works [for clarinet] and uses them as the basis for his new study. What is most impressive about his book is its thorough but flexible approach and its sensible selection of material. (Musical Times )

I think the book accomplishes its aims in presenting, in compact form, the latest information on the new techniques required of a clarinetist. This is done in the usual thorough American way, leaving few fingerings uncatalogued...and I would recommend it to all who are seriously interested in the subject. (Ian Mitchell Contact )

An impressively comprehensive book, deserving a place in the library of every serious single-reed player…A classic compendium, unreservedly recommended. (Classical Music )

New Directions for Clarinet is excellent in every respect. The text is clearly written and copiously illustrated by excerpts. The publication is beautifully done. By way of his recordings and concert appearances, we all recognize Phil Rehfeldt as one dedicated to performance of the widest range of clarinet repertory. With this book he has shown himself to be an equally brilliant writer on a subject on which he is an undisputed major authority. (John Mohler The Clarinet )

Using a wealth of illustrative excerpts, Rehfeldt provides an overview of clarinet performance technique as it has evolved since 1950. (Reference & Research Book News )

Phillip Rehfeldt is fully conversant with all these works [for clarinet] and uses them as the basis for his new study. What is most impressive about his book is its thorough but flexible approach and its sensible selection of material..... (Musical Times )

About the Author

Phillip Rehfeldt is Professor of Woodwind Instruments and Musicology at the University of Redlands and a well-known performer and recorder of new music for the clarinet.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press; Revised Edition edition (January 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0520033795
• ISBN-13: 978-0520033795
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #165,799 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very interesting, December 5, 1998

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This review is from: New Directions for Clarinet (The New Instrumentation Series) (Paperback)

This book is the most amazing book I have come across, so far, that deals with Contemeporary Clarinet. It has an extensive finger chart for all clarinets and covers mutiphonics and quarter tone notes as well. Extensive Bibliography and works index.

A must for all serious clarinettists.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For composers AND clarinet players, October 17, 2001

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ginorobair (Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: New Directions for Clarinet (The New Instrumentation Series) (Paperback)

Phil Rehfeldt's "New Directions for Clarinet" is a great resource for any composer or performer interested in extended clarinet techniques. I've used it a number of times to find the fingerings for multiphonics when writing clarinet pieces. Although the book was written several years ago, it remains an important work for anyone interested in exploring the vast possibilites of the clarinet. I highly recommend it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and great tool for composers & performers., June 9, 2009

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Luc Brewaeys "Composer Luc Brewaeys" (Vilvoorde, Belgium) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Directions for Clarinet (The New Instrumentation Series) (Paperback)

Well, I think my title all says it. This is a clearly written handbook with lots of practical information for composers and performers of new music. Highly recommended!