Resources

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First Notes and Exercises
This exercise is designed to get beginner clarinet players used to using high quality air and vary dynamics right from the first lesson
Introduction to Rhythm
Information and worksheet for learning to read rhythms. This also contains typical French time names in addition to counting quaver subdivision
Double Register Exercise
Playing up in to the altissimo register of the clarinet should be as easy as low notes. Young players will often work themselves up to squeeze out top E’s and F’s.
Clarinet Master Chart
Use this chart with students to keep track of their practice over the course of a school term. Add incentives to each master level for that added motivating factor.
Intro to Time Signatures
Time, along with rhythm, is the most basic building block of learning to play and read music. Information about basic time signatures is all contained in this sheet
Rhythm Warm Ups
This two page chart can be used to play unison rhythms with any ensemble. The first page contains four bar exercises in 4-4. Get creative and split the ensemble up to play rhythmic duets
Clarinet Scales – 1 Octave
Getting around all 24 major and minor scales seems like a daunting task at first. Use this chart (along with the circle of fourths and a good teacher) to play through all scales over one octave
The Register Key Exercise
Ask anyone – there is no more important technical skill to master on clarinet than proper use of the register key. When low notes are full and resonant, register key notes speak with ease and no change to the embouchure or air