Clarinet Pedagogy
Citation: Pearson, Bruce. Teaching the Clarinet Embouchure. Kjos Band News, Vol. 2, Fall 2000.
Article Title: Teaching the Clarinet Embouchure.
Author: Bruce Pearson
INSTRUMENT: Clarinet
Journal Title: Kjos Band News, Fall 2000
Summary:
Article Title: Teaching the Clarinet Embouchure.
Author: Bruce Pearson
INSTRUMENT: Clarinet
Journal Title: Kjos Band News, Fall 2000
Summary:
- Good embouchure equals good tone production.
- Step by step instructions for setting up a good embouchure.
- Long tones are important to practice in order to establish a good clarinet embouchure.
Citation: Fobes, Clark W. Tuning and Voicing the Clarinet: Procedure and Techniques. 2000
Article Title: Tuning and Voicing the Clarinet: Procedure and Techniques.
Author: Clark W. Fobes
INSTRUMENT: Clarinet
Journal Title:
Summary:
Article Title: Tuning and Voicing the Clarinet: Procedure and Techniques.
Author: Clark W. Fobes
INSTRUMENT: Clarinet
Journal Title:
Summary:
- Many ways of adjusting pitch to be either high or low if a need for tuning arises.
- In depth discussion on remedies to fixing problems such as stuffy tone and tuning of holes.
- Many remedies come from house hold items, good for having in the classroom if something goes eyry.
- Important figures that give the teacher visual when fixing or adjusting pitches.
Citation: Waln, George E., Playing Essentials for Clarinet-Suggestions for the Post-Beginner Stage. The Instrumentalist, Feb 1959.
Article Title: Playing Essentials for Clarinet-Suggestions for the Post-Beginner Stage
Author: George E. Waln
Instrument: Clarinet
Journal Title: The Instrumentalist
Summary:
The article talks about the different strategies associated with moving forward. Advanced students need to be treated as such, but in public school we, as educators, cannot show favorites. This article gives good suggestions such as leadership positions and teaching activities for the students who are ahead in clarinet.
Article Title: Playing Essentials for Clarinet-Suggestions for the Post-Beginner Stage
Author: George E. Waln
Instrument: Clarinet
Journal Title: The Instrumentalist
Summary:
The article talks about the different strategies associated with moving forward. Advanced students need to be treated as such, but in public school we, as educators, cannot show favorites. This article gives good suggestions such as leadership positions and teaching activities for the students who are ahead in clarinet.
Clarinet Performance
Citation: Koons, Keith. Comparing Published Editions of Mozart's Clarinet Concerto, K. 622. The Clarinet, Vol 25, No. 3, May-June 1998.
Article Title: Comparing Published Editions of Mozart's Clarinet Concerto, K. 622
Author: Keith Koons
Instrument: Clarinet
Journal Title: The Clarinet
Summary:
Article Title: Comparing Published Editions of Mozart's Clarinet Concerto, K. 622
Author: Keith Koons
Instrument: Clarinet
Journal Title: The Clarinet
Summary:
- One of the best known Concertos written for clarinet
- Played by high school, college students, and many professionals.
- Many editions are available, a matter of finding what is suitable to the level of experience a player has.
- Important to pay attention to the performance notes given and the history given to develop a sense of what that music may have been about.
- Work toward personal goal, make the piece your with interpretation of emotion and thought.
Citation: Combs, Larry; Bordo, Victor. Basics for Beginning Clarinetists.The Instrumentalist, 1997
Article Title: Basics for Beginning Clarinetists
Author: Larry Combs & Victor Bordo
Instrument: Clarinet
Journal Title: The Instrumentalist
Summary:
Larry Combs and Victor Bordo discuss the basics of clarinet playing in terms of what is difficult and how you can avoid the difficulties and improve playing. First they talk about equipment. They give recommendations on the best mouthpieces (although mouthpieces often come with the instruments when it comes to those from a student-line) and the best reeds for the age level. Children using hard reeds need to have strong embouchure and excellent air support. Students typically start on softer reeds (2, 2.5, or 3).
Article Title: Basics for Beginning Clarinetists
Author: Larry Combs & Victor Bordo
Instrument: Clarinet
Journal Title: The Instrumentalist
Summary:
Larry Combs and Victor Bordo discuss the basics of clarinet playing in terms of what is difficult and how you can avoid the difficulties and improve playing. First they talk about equipment. They give recommendations on the best mouthpieces (although mouthpieces often come with the instruments when it comes to those from a student-line) and the best reeds for the age level. Children using hard reeds need to have strong embouchure and excellent air support. Students typically start on softer reeds (2, 2.5, or 3).
Reeds
Citation: Frost, Eberhard. The-Clarinets.net.
Article Title: Reeds
Author: Larry Combs & Victor Bordo
Instrument: Clarinet
Journal Title: The Instrumentalist
Summary:
This article summarizes and give indepth information about clarinet reeds. It's also a major source for reference as it gives information on all aspects of the clarinet. Focusing on the reed, the articles shows us differetn ways to modify reeds used to enhance performance. It labels the parts of the reed (Tip, Sides, and crest) and it talks about what it's made of. This is a good reference for any educator as it gives a kickstart to helping younger players with reed problems.
Article Title: Reeds
Author: Larry Combs & Victor Bordo
Instrument: Clarinet
Journal Title: The Instrumentalist
Summary:
This article summarizes and give indepth information about clarinet reeds. It's also a major source for reference as it gives information on all aspects of the clarinet. Focusing on the reed, the articles shows us differetn ways to modify reeds used to enhance performance. It labels the parts of the reed (Tip, Sides, and crest) and it talks about what it's made of. This is a good reference for any educator as it gives a kickstart to helping younger players with reed problems.
Citation: Tishkoff, Eric. "Clarinet Reeds: Selection and Care." Clarinet Reeds: Selection and Care. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Dec. 2013.
Article Title: Clarinet Reeds: Selection and Care
Author: Eric Tishkoff
Instrument: Clarinet
Journal Article:
Summary:
This article gives a great understanding towards what reeds to purchase. It lays out beginner - advanced player reeds and recommends the brands one should buy. It also gives a summary of reed strength and what that does to affect the player's ability to produce sound. Make sure to stay away from damaged reeds.
Article Title: Clarinet Reeds: Selection and Care
Author: Eric Tishkoff
Instrument: Clarinet
Journal Article:
Summary:
This article gives a great understanding towards what reeds to purchase. It lays out beginner - advanced player reeds and recommends the brands one should buy. It also gives a summary of reed strength and what that does to affect the player's ability to produce sound. Make sure to stay away from damaged reeds.
Mouthpieces
INSTRUMENT: Clarinet
Magazine or Journal Title: The Clarinet
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Page 70
Article Title: Some Strings Attached
Author: Will Cicola
Summary:
Will Cicola talks about string ligature and how it affects tone quality, projection, response, and reed lives. He shows the connection between the mouthpiece and the reed and how the two work together to create good sound. He goes on to discuses the purchases of certain ligatures and to buy these in bulk. There are alternative to string ligatures and why they are used.
Magazine or Journal Title: The Clarinet
Citation: (Vol. or Issue, Number, Date, Page)
Page 70
Article Title: Some Strings Attached
Author: Will Cicola
Summary:
Will Cicola talks about string ligature and how it affects tone quality, projection, response, and reed lives. He shows the connection between the mouthpiece and the reed and how the two work together to create good sound. He goes on to discuses the purchases of certain ligatures and to buy these in bulk. There are alternative to string ligatures and why they are used.
Citation: Ridenour, Tom. "Understanding Clarinet Mouthpiece Facings." Http://www.ridenourclarinetproducts.com/facings.htm. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Dec. 2013.
Instrument: Clarinet
Magazine or Journal Title:
Article Title: Understanding Clarinet Mouthpiece Facings
Author: Tom Ridenour
Summary:
The article explains how facings on the clarinet mouthpiece work. It gives a description and basic understanding of what the facing is and what it's made of. One must understand that the more open a mouthpiece is at the tip, the greater resistance it presents to and the more flexibility it demands from the reed. Experimental procedures should be used to see the differetn effects gained from combinations of curves and tip openings.
Instrument: Clarinet
Magazine or Journal Title:
Article Title: Understanding Clarinet Mouthpiece Facings
Author: Tom Ridenour
Summary:
The article explains how facings on the clarinet mouthpiece work. It gives a description and basic understanding of what the facing is and what it's made of. One must understand that the more open a mouthpiece is at the tip, the greater resistance it presents to and the more flexibility it demands from the reed. Experimental procedures should be used to see the differetn effects gained from combinations of curves and tip openings.
Instruments
INSTRUMENT: Clarinet
Magazine or Journal Title: The Instrumentalist
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Vol. 53, Number 11, June 1999, page 46
Article Title: Tuning the Clarinet Section
Author: Brian Jones
Summary:
The article discusses how to play with good tone by practicing on the mouthpiece before putting together the instrument. The tuning must occur earlier so the ensemble can fine tune when in a section. There are many ways for tuning the clarinet. Brian Jones discusses and gives piece examples of the notes most difficult to get in tune and how adjustments can be made. Students should strive for a tone that works best for both solo and ensemble playing.
Magazine or Journal Title: The Instrumentalist
Citation: (Vol. or Issue, Number, Date, Page)
Vol. 53, Number 11, June 1999, page 46
Article Title: Tuning the Clarinet Section
Author: Brian Jones
Summary:
The article discusses how to play with good tone by practicing on the mouthpiece before putting together the instrument. The tuning must occur earlier so the ensemble can fine tune when in a section. There are many ways for tuning the clarinet. Brian Jones discusses and gives piece examples of the notes most difficult to get in tune and how adjustments can be made. Students should strive for a tone that works best for both solo and ensemble playing.
Citation: "Types of Clarinets." Types. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Dec. 2013.
Instrument: Clarinet
Article Title: Types of Clarinets
Summary:
A list of all the clarinets and descriptions of them.
Instrument: Clarinet
Article Title: Types of Clarinets
Summary:
A list of all the clarinets and descriptions of them.
Citation: The Basset Clarinet Revived. Colin Lawson, Early Music , Vol. 15, No. 4 (Nov., 1987), pp. 487-501 Published by: Oxford University Press Article Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/3137598
Instrument: Clarinet
Magazine or Journal Article: Early Music
Article Title: The Basset Clarinet Revived
Author: Colin Lawson
Summary:
This article is an in depth account of the Basset clarinet. It talks about its revival and how it became a very common instrument during the times of Mozart. With the desire for performance practice, the Basset has become a clear player in preservation of the classical times.
Instrument: Clarinet
Magazine or Journal Article: Early Music
Article Title: The Basset Clarinet Revived
Author: Colin Lawson
Summary:
This article is an in depth account of the Basset clarinet. It talks about its revival and how it became a very common instrument during the times of Mozart. With the desire for performance practice, the Basset has become a clear player in preservation of the classical times.
Other Resources
INSTRUMENT: Clarinet
Magazine or Journal Title:
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Volume 44, Number 6, Jun. - Jul., 1958, page 44
Article Title: Clarinet Story
Author: Porter Wright
Summary:
Wright talks about the metal clarinet in his article “Clarinet Story”. The original metal clarinet was introduced in 1925. It goes on to talk about the history behind it and how it evolved in the orchestras and bands of the time.
Magazine or Journal Title:
Citation: (Vol. or Issue, Number, Date, Page)
Volume 44, Number 6, Jun. - Jul., 1958, page 44
Article Title: Clarinet Story
Author: Porter Wright
Summary:
Wright talks about the metal clarinet in his article “Clarinet Story”. The original metal clarinet was introduced in 1925. It goes on to talk about the history behind it and how it evolved in the orchestras and bands of the time.
INSTRUMENT: Clarinet
Magazine or Journal Title: The Instrumentalist
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Volume 55, Number 1, August 2000, Page 54
Article Title: Suggested Solos for Clarinetists
Author: Carola Winkle
Summary:
Carola Winkle lists musical works for students grade 1 through grade 4 and gives information and techniques that are utilized in the pieces. The information is detailed: register, techniques, and other elements of music are discussed in the musical work summaries.
Magazine or Journal Title: The Instrumentalist
Citation: (Vol. or Issue, Number, Date, Page)
Volume 55, Number 1, August 2000, Page 54
Article Title: Suggested Solos for Clarinetists
Author: Carola Winkle
Summary:
Carola Winkle lists musical works for students grade 1 through grade 4 and gives information and techniques that are utilized in the pieces. The information is detailed: register, techniques, and other elements of music are discussed in the musical work summaries.