Wehle, Reiner - Clarinet Fundamentals Vol. 1

With 'Clarinet Fundamentals', Reiner Wehle presents a three-volume basic work for the study of the clarinet. Volume 1 deals with sound exercises and articulation, including themes such as 'Practising' and 'The clarinet reed'. Volumes 2 and 3 deal with 'Fingering technique and dexterity' as well as 'Intonation'. The annotated list of references (sheet music and books) shall encourage further studies. Reiner Wehle has given numerous master classes, is a sought-after jury member at renowned competitions, and has been professor at the Music Academy of Lübeck since 1993.

CONTENTS

Preface
About practising
Breathing and posture
Legato exercises:
One finger
two fingers
Three or four fngers
Cross-hand fingerings
ab', a' and bb' key
First change of register
High register
Difficult fingerings
Basset clarinet, bass clarinet, basset horn
Sound exercises
Articulation:
Exercises for single tonguing
Exercises for double tounging
The clarinet reed
Recommended reading/playing