Scales and exercices for clarinet

Santiago Comesaña, Nicanor Domínguez Cid

This method offers a clear and precise compilation of all the major and minor scales from a pedagogical perspective based on the authors’ extensive teaching experience.

Before each scale, you will find the correspondent tuning exercises that can be done in different ways: unisons, octaves, thirds, fifths…, and that also serve as a tuning aid while practicing staccato or other rhythmic exercises.

In addition to that, this book includes a CD with 480 audio recordings so that the exercices can be practiced in four different tunings as required at the time; besides, that musical support facilitates the students’ performance and ear training through daily practice.

On the other hand, the tessituras of the exercices are designed to satisfy all levels, as they cover the complete register range of the clarinet. Therefore, each student should use this method according to their needs and background knowledge; for instance, it is recommended that beginners use it in a teacher supervised environment.

All in all, the systematisation of the scales makes this method an excellent support book not only for clarinet students but also for professional clarinettist.