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Clarinet 2B
An improver-level clarinet course covering technique, notation, repertoire, improvisation and ensemble playing through tutor-led explanations, demonstrations, group and individual playing.
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About this course
The course develops clarinet technique through work on breathing, articulation, fingering and tone, alongside theoretical study, aural skills and increasingly complex rhythmic notation. Participants begin playing repertoire around Grade 2 standard, work on tutor-advised individual pieces and explore solo playing and musical interpretation. Teaching combines explanation and demonstration with playing as a group, individual playing, class discussion and duets. Repertoire spans classical, jazz and popular styles, with opportunities to develop simple improvisation and ensemble playing.
What you'll learn
- Apply elementary clarinet techniques including breathing, articulation, fingering and tone control.
- Read notation containing basic and more complex rhythmic patterns.
- Play repertoire around Grade 2 standard and interpret individual pieces.
- Use simple improvisation and participate in ensemble playing.
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for improvers with at least one year of clarinet playing experience. Learners should be comfortable with note-reading at around Grade 2 standard and some very simple improvisation. Classes involve tutor-led study, group and individual playing, discussion and regular practice between sessions.
- Learners should be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
- Regular practice outside class is expected to support progress.
Before you go
- Bring a Bb clarinet, a supply of reeds and a pencil.
- A music book recommended by the tutor must be purchased.
- The tutor provides other musical material.
- Suggested practice is at least 20 minutes on five days per week.