{"product_id":"clarinet-for-dummies-with-cd-audio-paperback","title":"Clarinet for Dummies [With CD (Audio)] - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Etheridge\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster the most popular woodwind\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant to play the clarinet? No problem  This hands-on guide teaches you all the fundamental techniques you need to play this popular woodwind alone or in a group setting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClarinet For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives you the ideal introduction to play clarinet. You?ll begin by learning how to properly hold a clarinet and move on to getting a consistent sound, reading music, and playing songs in a variety of styles, including classical, pop, and jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step instruction on finger placement, posture, and basic up-keep for the instrument\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips on how to buy or rent a clarinet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccompanying CD offers play-along recordings of every exercise featured in the book\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you?ve never held a clarinet or are looking to brush up on skills from your youth, \u003ci\u003eClarinet For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is packed with friendly, easy-to-follow instructions to have you playing this versatile instrument with ease \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote: \u003c\/b\u003e CD-ROM\/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop proper finger placement and posture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlay your first notes and move on to advanced techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain perfect pitch as you play\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTune your clarinet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour hands-on guide to mastering the most popular woodwind\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant to play the clarinet? No problem! This hands-on guide teaches you all the techniques you need to play this popular woodwind alone or in a group setting. You'll begin by learning how to properly hold a clarinet and move on to getting a consistent sound, reading music, and playing songs in a variety of styles, including classical, pop, and jazz. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGet keyed up\u003c\/b\u003e -- explore the anatomy of the clarinet and grasp the basic concepts of playing the instrument, from using the mouthpiece and reed to fingering keys\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRead all about it\u003c\/b\u003e -- get a primer on how to read music or take a quick refresher course to sharpen your skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClarinet care 101\u003c\/b\u003e -- understand how to properly assemble, clean, store, maintain, and repair your clarinet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStart making some noise\u003c\/b\u003e -- get expert tips and techniques on breathing and posture, hand position, and lip and mouth placement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHit the high notes\u003c\/b\u003e -- take your skills to the next level to master intermediate techniques to reach high notes and add speed to your tonguing and improve your fingering\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips for picking the right clarinet for you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuidance on renting versus buying\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescriptions, illustrations, and exercises\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to tune up for the proper pitch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWarm-ups, scales, and studies to develop your skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFingering charts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTen bad habits to avoid\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips for adjusting your reeds to suit your playing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Etheridge\u003c\/b\u003e is the David Ross Boyd Professor of Clarinet, Chair of the Woodwind Area, and member of the Oklahoma Woodwind Quintet at the University of Oklahoma. He has taught clarinet for over 45 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.83 x 9.2 x 7.38 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 31, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47479516004601,"sku":"9780470584774","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/av7_VX01b79780470584774.webp?v=1772736804","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/clarinet-for-dummies-with-cd-audio-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}