New Directions for Clarinet (New Instrumentation) (Paperback)

~ Phillip Rehfeldt (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"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." - The Clarinet; "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.... I would recommend it to all who are seriously interested in the subject." - Ian Mitchell, Contact"

Product Description

Phillip Rehfeldt has assembled techniques of dealing with clarinet performance as they have evolved since 1950. He catalogs contemporary practices that differ from those formerly standardized, provides perspectives on performance capabilities, 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 his previous listing of Smith's early multiphonic fingerings. The new edition also includes an appendix containing Eric Mandat's quarter-tone fingerings; a second music bibliography, the "International Update"; and an updated bibliography of music literature.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: The Scarecrow Press, Inc.; Revised edition (November 28, 2003)
• 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.com Sales Rank: #666,210 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	[e-mail] (England) - See all my reviews

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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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.

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

By	Luc Brewaeys "Composer Luc Brewaeys" (Vilvoorde, Belgium) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!