Melodious and Progressive Studies, Book 1 for Clarinet
Edited by David Hite

MELODIOUS AND PROGRESSIVE STUDIES, Book 1 for Clarinet, edited by David Hite.

Table of Contents:
18 Expressive Studies based upon scales, F. Demnitz
18 Expressive Studies based upon chords, F. Demnitz
24 Melodic Studies, Domenico Nocentini
24 Melodic Etudes, Opus 63, Carl Baermann
Major and Minor Scales, Hyacinthe Klose
Scales in Thirds, Hyacinthe Klose

Note:
The studies selected for this volume represent the best of nineteenth century European musical composition for clarinet alone.  The medium technical difficulty makes them readily accessible to the advancing student after he/she has completed any beginning clarinet method.  These etudes have proven to be outstanding for advancing both musical concepts and technical facility.  The rich expressive content offers the developing musician an opportunity to learn rhythmic inflection, tonal refinement, adroit articulation and other musical techniques which will enhance musical personality.   Because of their playability and musical attractiveness, these studies are very inviting to study, practice and perform, and are fun to hear as well.

Metonomic markings have been selected with utmost care and should be adhered to as closely as possible.  With continued study, the student will discover the relationship between tempo and expression, mood and style.

David Hite

Southern Music Company also recommends the following Clarinet studies:

For Further Study:
Foundation Studies - David Hite
Forty Progressive Melodies by A.M.R. Barret / David Hite
Melodious and Progressive Studies, Book 2 - David Hite
Four Sonatas by A.M.R. Barret and Five Melodious Studies by D. Alard - David Hite
Foundation Studies - David Hite
Artistic Studies, Book 1 from the French School - David Hite
Artistic Studies, Book 2 from the German School - David Hite
Artistic Studies, Book 3 from the Italian School - David Hite

Click here to view the complete Catalog of Clarinet Publications by Southern Music Company.

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