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performance resources
performance resources
The information contained in this section is intended to guide students that wish to further extend their knowledge and understanding of the history and performance standards of their instrument. You will find scales, listening examples, tutorial videos, lists of famous performers etc.
scales
scales
03. Clarinet Scale Requirments.pdfClarinet Pinky Keys Chart.pdflistening
listening
famous CLARINET players
famous CLARINET players
1. Benny Goodman
2. Henry Cuesta
3. Artie Shaw
4. Martin Frost
5. Sabine Meyer
6. Stanley Drucker
7. Woody Herman
video & pdf resources
video & pdf resources
Clarinet Technique_Army Field Band.pdfWoodwind Tendencies_Book.pdfClarinet_Article_Double Tonguing.pdfDouble Tonguing
Clarinet_Article_Love Your Reed_Army Field Band.pdfReed Needs
equipment resources
equipment resources
This section is meant as a resource for students and parents that wish to upgrade their instrument and accessories. Please note that no student will be denied the opportunity to perform with the EYHS band program because of the quality of their instrument. It is important that all students understand that proper care and maintenance of instruments is crucial to their function, not matter what the quality may be.
buying guides
buying guides
suggested instruments
suggested instruments
If you have the opportunity it is suggested that you try out different instruments to get an idea of how well the instrument works for you. What may be a good instrument for one player may not work well for another.
MOUTHPIECES: (very important):
Vandoren RE10
Vandoren B45
Vandoren M13
Vandoren Lyre
Leblanc Robert Marcellus
REEDS: (weight 3 or 3.5)
Vandoren V21
Vandoren Blue Box
LIGATURES:
Rovner Dark B flat
BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE:
Buffet E-11 B flat
ADVANCED:
Buffet Crampon R-13 Professional, Nickel plated
Buffet Crampon R-13 Green Line Professional, Nickel Plated
ACCESSORIES:
Cleaning Swab - Cotton or Silk (NO FELT)
Reed Case
Pad Saver
Mouthpiece Cleaner (Soft Brush)
Cork Grease
Key Oil
Bore Oil (Wood Clarinets)
Thumb Rest Pad
Mouthpiece Cushion
Clarinet Stand / Bass Clarinet Stand
methods
methods
METHOD BOOKS:
Rubank Methods - Intermediate and Advanced*
Celebrated Method for Clarinet - Klose*
Complete Method for Clarinet Vol. 1-3 - Bearmann
Melodious and Progressive Studies - Hite
Method for Clarinet - Lazarus/Ballison
Progressive Studies for the Clarinet - Allen
Modern Daily Studies for Clarinet - Opperman
Velocity Studies for Clarinet - Opperman
Advanced Studies for Clarinet - Polatshek
32 Etudes and 40 Studies for Clarinet - Rose
40 Studies for Clarinet - Blancou
30 Caprices - Cavallini
416 Progressive Daily Studies - Kroepsch
Clarinetists Compendium - Bonade
Vade Mecum Du Clarinettiste - Jean Jean
Clarinet Articulation - Sigel
24 Varied Scales and Exercises for Clarinet - Albert
Artistic Studies for Clarinet - Hite
The Audition Method for Clarinet, Vol. 1 - Barron & Nuccio
Lyrical Studies for Clarinet or Bass Clarinet - Cunningham
SOLO LITERATURE:
Variations - Weber
Grand Duo Concertanto - Weber
Sonata in E flat Major - Brahms
Sonata in F minor - Brahms
Petite Piece - Debussy
Sonata for Clarinet and Piano - Saint-Saens
Concert for Clarinet and Orchestra - Mozart
Concertino in E flat Major - Weber
Concerto No. 1 in F minor - Weber
Concerto No. 2 in E flat Major - Weber
First Concertino - Guilhaud
Adagio and Tarantella - Cavallini
Suite for Clarinet - Stevens
Solo de Concours - Rabaud
First Fantasie - Marty
Arabesques from Two Pieces - Jeanjean
instrument maintenance resources
instrument maintenance resources
IMPORTANCE OF GOOD MOUTHPIECES
IMPORTANCE OF GOOD MOUTHPIECES
Simply easier to play with good tone, tuning, and range.
Increases dynamic range.
Provides consistent tone quality throughout tonal and dynamic range.
Provides consistent tuning throughout all registers
Often makes it easier to articulate and to differentiate between articulations.
reed information
reed information
Your reeds should respond easily, play in tune throughout all octaves easily, play all dynamic levels throughout all octaves easily, and allow for easy articulation from staccato to legato.
Harder reeds give a heavy, full sound. There are less tuning issues throughout all the dynamic ranges, but it is harder to adjust tuning issue that do arise. Often makes it easier to hit higher pitches, but It is more difficult to play low pitches quietly.
Softer reeds are much easier to play. They give a brighter sound and often squeak easily. Soft reed often also have tuning issues (though they are easier to correct), and prove difficult when trying to produce higher pitches.
If there is a lot of resistance, your reed is too strong.
If your sound is thin, reedy, your clarion register is often out of tune, or less then normal pressure is used to produce sound, then your reed is too soft.
Check Your Reed: Uneven wood grain and knots are bad and new reeds that seem green need time to mature (set them aside). Hold your reed up to the light - if you see a symmetrical, inverted V shape, the reed is still good, if it is crooked, then it is bad. How old is the reed, general 1-2 months of consistent use will affect a reed's performance.
Maintenance videos
Maintenance videos
As you take apart each section of the clarinet (in reverse order to assembly: mouthpiece first, upper, lower, then bell) clean each section, shake out moisture, and swab. Carefully place swab weight (smooth ended to prevents scratches) through each section from top end to bottom and pull swab through. Always remove reed and stop in reed case. Don't swab through the mouthpiece, simply clean both ends with the cloth end of the swab. Finally, careful remove moisture from cork, don't wipe to heavily.
Check out these Army Field Band repair videos:
Check out these Army Field Band repair videos:
These are great videos to see how your instrument works! Do not attempt some of these fixes on your own.
Maintenance guides
Maintenance guides
Restricted Access: Only accessible while using your Eastern York Google account. Scroll through the guide to find your instrument.
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