Art of Clarinet Playing (Paperback)

~ Keith Stein (Author) "Accomplished clarinetists, given the choice of performing with a poor mouthpiece on a fine clarinet or a fine mouthpiece on an unsatisfactory clarinet, would be..." (more)
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Keith Stein was already a phenomenal clarinetist when he attended the very first session of the National Music Camp at Interlochen, Michigan. Stein was then accepted into the Chicago Symphony, and became on of its youngest members. He earned a master of music degree at the University of Michigan, and his teaching career began at Michigan State University and Interlochen, where he remained for the next 41 years until he retired. Within this book, the author makes the player aware of all the many faulty habits he/she may have acquired, then offers constructive suggestions for remedying each one.

Product Details

• Paperback: 84 pages
• Publisher: Suzuki Method International (June 1958)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874870232
• ISBN-13: 978-0874870237
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #139,731 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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47 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction for the student of the clarinet, January 15, 1998

By	Kirk (U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

This book has been an indispensible aid in learning to play the clarinet. Not only does it answer a myriad questions I had as a beginner, but it gives detailed advice on infrequently documented procedures. For example, there are chapters on the mouthpiece, reed, clarinet, embouchure, relaxation, breathing and support, voicing the tone, tonguiing, fingers, tone quality, intonation, high-register playing, technique, resistance, rhythm, legato, and phrasing. I haven't found any other book that covers half of the subjects. Much less with the lucidity and detail of Mr. Stein. I highly recommend this book.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clarinet fundamentals, November 7, 2004

By	Jill Malter ([e-mail]) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

It's easy to play a clarinet poorly. Plenty of people do just that. They learn how to play the clarinet in order to be in their high school bands, and they don't learn it all that well.

That's why there is a need for this book, which teaches the basics really well and explains how to avoid many of the more fundamental errors made by those who are learning to control this marvellous instrument.

Even if you are a young clarinetist, it isn't too early to read this book. And if you want to learn the fundamentals of how to play the clarinet, this is the place to start.

One more suggestion: don't stop with this book. Try some of the clarinet music the author suggests. And I'd also recommend Brymer's book "Clarinet," for some useful but more advanced material on clarinet acoustics.

23 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Clarinet book I've ever seen!, January 17, 2000

By A Customer

This book is a must for both amateurs and professionals. The book has many solutions to common and uncommon problems, as well as detailed instructions. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK.