The Clarinet and Clarinet Playing (Paperback)

by David Pino (Author)

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Product Description
One of the most comprehensive available books on the subject features suggestions about technique, tonguing and articulation, musicianship, and musical interpretation. Includes guidelines for teaching, making your own reeds, and preparing for public performance, plus an intriguing look at clarinet history. "A godsend...far and away the most valuable guide ever printed for the self-taught player," The Clarinet, Journal of the International Clarinet Society. Appendixes. 7 black-and-white illus.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (June 17, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486402703
• ISBN-13: 978-0486402703
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #22,146 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

52 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most important book a clarinetist could buy, April 25, 2000

By	J. Hauer "me" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was an All-State clarinetist in high school and the majority of my college tuition was paid for by the music department for my clarinet skills. I thought I knew a lot about the instrument before reading this book. I was WRONG. Very WRONG.

This book would have saved me so much aggravation and practice time as a teenager! Things that I struggled with (such as performance anxiety before auditioning) became trivial. The history of the instrument is laid out in an interesting manner and it is chock full of tips on how to care for your horn and become a better player. I only wish I had bought a copy sooner!

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, July 8, 1999

By A Customer

This book goes through all of the little details of clarinet playing that many instructors never mention. It really tries to teach you to become a complete clarinet player. You learn not only about the technical aspects of playing the clarinet, but also about the equipment (including reed making), the music written for the clarinet, the history of the clarinet, and just general musicianship. All of this in a well written book. Great for all people who want to learn more about the clarinet.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Endless tips and techniques!, April 15, 1999

By	"scullen25" (Bloomington, Indiana USA) - See all my reviews

This book is a wonderful Clarinet-Case-Companion to tote around, just so that you may always refer to it. Loaded with performance tips, relaxation techniqes, history, and pedagogy of the instrument, Pino's "The Clarinet and Clarinet Playing" is an essential item which every Clarinetist should take a look at! :)