Claritop

Clarinet method in two volumes

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• Instructional theory book that helps one understand how to improve clarinet technique 

• Exercise Book with progressive exercises 

 

The two volumes are connected, and every exercise has a fundamental explanation in the textbook.

 

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The method covers:

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• How to build the essentials of a perfect clarinet technique through an individual process. 

• Finding solutions to remaining technical problems

• How to solve technical problems in literature by applying exercises from the Claritop method. 

 

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Contents:

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• Chapter 1: Clarinet technique divided into four main areas: breathing and pressure control; embouchure and tone production; fingers; tounging and articulation.

• Chapter 2: Combination of these four areas

• Chapter 3: Use of Claritop techniques in a musical context

• Chapter 4: Specific examples of how the method can be used in the clarinet literature

 

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This method offers clarinetists a fundamental resource for their never-ending learning process, and for their éducation permanente. These days a professional musician must be extremely versatile, and the possibilities of the clarinet are so varied as to make life-long learning not just a necessity but also something exciting. The Claritop method will also help an amateur to constantly improve their instrumental abilities through good quality practice, even with limited time.