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Play Clarinet Today! - Level 1 (Play Today!)

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This is a good beginning book to learn the notes of the clarinet and has some basic exercises. But very soon, you will want to buy a book that has more complete exercises like scales, arpeggios and other patterns. I recommend the book to get started though.

This is an excellent book for any beginner. It teaches you finger position, notes and basic exercises. You will have a lot of fun using the book with the CD. It is a relaxing, good self-instruction book.

The trombone was my first instrument that I learned in school. I taught myself the recorder and later taught myself the trumpet. I happened upon a used clarinet and decided to learn it. I was able to play it by ear like a recorder, but I didn't know what fingerings go with which notes. That is why I bought the book. In my opinion the book is very good at teaching the basics. A child could not follow it through on their own, but the information is complete. The songs that are included are fun to play and get quite challenging by the end of the book. It is a pretty good beginner book.

I've not played since I was in middle school, and thought I'd pick it up again. Seems I can't find a beginner's book that was like the one I had when I first learned how to play. So, I will look again for something a little more basic, but my kids are going to love it when I can play Queen's We Will Rock You.