MELODIOUS AND PROGRESSIVE ETUDES BK 1 ED 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.