Clarinet 2: module 1

City Lit

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Description

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    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

If you have played Bb clarinet for at least a year, come and improve your technique and performance skills, and explore a variety of styles and repertoire. Continues to module 2 next term.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- Demonstrate key aspects of clarinet technique at an elementary level
- Sight-read music at a basic level
- Have greater confidence in simple improvisation
- Play in an ensemble.

Please bring your own Bb clarinet, supply of reeds, and a pencil.

Required text Jonathan Rutland, Abracadabra Clarinet 3rd ed. [c.£10 incl CD]. This book is used throughout Clarinet level 2 courses. Your tutor recommends that you buy the version with the CD as this will be of most use to you.

We will also use 40 Modern Studies for Solo Clarinet by James Rae and repertoire from Easy Clarinet Duets by James Rae.

The tutor will provide other musical material. If there are specific pieces you would like to learn, please feel free to suggest them to the tutor.

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Subjects

  • Improvisation
  • Articulation

Course programme

The course covers more advanced aspects of clarinet technique up to around Grade 3 standard
- Breathing, articulation, fingering, tone etc.
- Music notation, including more complex rhythmic patterns
- beginning to play Grade 3 standard repertoire
- Individual repertoire as advised by the tutor.

Classes will comprise tutor explanation and demonstration, group and individual playing. Sessions will also include class discussion, aural skills and theoretical study. To make progress you will need to practise regularly outside class (ideally at least 20 minutes on least 4 days per week).

Additional information

This course leads to Clarinet level 2: module 2 next term You may also be interested in Musicianship courses to develop your general musical skills. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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