LibGuides: Clarinet: Technique

Recommended Resources

Technique Books in the Allen Library (selections)

Baermann Clarinet Method by Carl Baermann
Call Number: MT382 B... [Allen shelves and closed stacks]

Various editions and revisions of Baermann's complete method for clarinet.
Clarinet Secrets by Michéle Gingras
Call Number: MT380 G55 C53 [Allen shelves]

Publication Date: 2006

A 52-week course of performance strategies for advanced clarinetists. Contains updated information on harmonics, electronic music and equipment, and more.
The Definitive Guide to Successful Reed Finishing by W. Thomas Ridenour
Call Number: ML946 R54 U [Allen shelves]

Publication Date: 2013

A method for balancing and finishing clarinet and saxophone reeds. To be used in conjunction with the universal ATG single reed finishing system set. Accompanying DVDs available at MO ML946 R54 U
Orchestral Excerpts from the Symphonic Repertoire for Clarinet by Robert McGinnis and Stanley Drucker
Call Number: MT386 M14 v.1-8 [Allen shelves]

Publication Date: 1950-

Standard passages from symphonic clarinet repertoire.
Thirty-Two Etudes for Clarinet by Cyrille Rose
Call Number: MT385 R79 E [Allen shelves]

Publication Date: 1913

The go-to etude book for clarinet. See also Rose's Forty Etudes for Clarinet.

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Browse the Catalog

Browse by subject in the catalog, for example:

Clarinet > Instruction and study
Clarinet > Methods
Clarinet > Orchestral excerpts
Clarinet > Studies and exercises

Woodwind instruments > Instruction and Study

Browse the Shelves

There are many more technique books available in the library! Use these call numbers to find more:

Call Number	Topic
MT339	Wind technique (general)
MT339.5	Woodwind technique (general)
MT380	Clarinet technique (general)
MT382	Clarinet methods
MT385	Clarinet exercises/etudes
MT386	Clarinet orchestral studies
MT392	Bass clarinet techniques

Browse Professional Journals

Professional journals are a great place to learn from experts about the most recent developments in your field.
Search articles online or browse the Allen Library current periodicals (near the Allen entrance). See especially:

The Clarinet by International Clarinet Association
Available in print (1973-present) and online (2020-present).
International Musician by American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada
Available in print (last two years on current periodicals shelf) and online (2003 - present).
Symphony by American Symphony Orchestra League
Summer–Fall 2021 available free online. Other issues available in print only (Current Periodicals or Bound Periodicals, ML1 S98).

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