The Catchy Clarinet Music Theory Book 2 is only for clarinet players! Follow the clarinetbods through the book as they take you on a cheerful, progressive journey that continues from Book 1.
This version uses UK Musical Terms (crotchets, quavers etc). An alternative version using US terms (quarter notes, eighth notes etc) is also available.
Book 2 is designed for players who know basic theory, and covers the theory behind grades 3-5 clarinet. All examples and exercises are in treble clef, with the exception of the bass clef section.
Includes sections on: Key Signatures, Circle of Fifths, Time Signatures, Intervals, Cadences, Note Values, Triplets, Duplets, Musical Terms, Symbols, Ornaments, Articulation Markings and includes Interesting Clarinet Facts and a musical history that relates especially to the clarinet, and much more.
With clear explanations, plenty of easy (and trickier) exercises, puzzles, opportunities to be creative, regular checks so you can see how you’re doing, the book will also help you to understand the theory behind aural tests. Ideal for clarinet players young and old, covering all you need to know for grades 3-5 clarinet. Answers are available on the Secret Clarinet Page at our website. Details are in the book
More coming from The Catchy Clarinet very soon. Look out for our solo, duet and trio music arranged for different playing levels and for mixed instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Oboe, Saxophone, Recorder, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, French Horn, Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass, Mini-bassoon, Tenoroon, Guitar etc. We have a spectacular variety of duet books, a gargantuan selection of festive books (including Christmas, Valentine’s and Halloween!), theory puzzle books for very young flute players and even downloadable playalong and backing tracks and sheet music on our website. Just visit http://WildMusicPublications.com
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Testimonials
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I'm an oboe and double bass teacher (I know!) based in Dublin, and I am very much a Christmas enthusiast. I'm known among my students for wearing Christmas socks 365 days a year (they've checked!!)
I've taken on some double bass students this year, and I'll be buying your double bass Xmas duets to play with them. Given the brilliance of the oboe books, I'm really looking forward to it. Many thanks and keep up the good work! Eimear
Hello - I love the arrangements We just played some today! Have a lovely Christmas and thanks for providing beginner bassoonists with some great music!! Pauline
Hi there! I have been wishing for a long time there was such a thing as instrument specific theory books, and now I've found them. I intend to get your whole selection of flute books- they are excellent. I just wanted to tell you how great I think your books are! xxx Janine
The children are loving the books! Particularly my little violinist who needs a fair amount of encouragement to get practising but he’s so excited about Christmas that I can’t stop him sight reading his way through the carols... !! Clare
Your music books are great for beginners and improvers and the duet books are very well constructed.
Ellen
May I say how pleased I was to find that you now produce a piano accompaniment to go with the flute/clarinet parts. I already have your flute/clarinet music which is proving to be most useful and now that I have the piano part it will make our playing even better. Many thanks. Sylvia
I am loving your books.
Amanda Oosthuizen is a prize-winning writer and the composer of the 'Let's Play' series of tutors for young wind players. She is a highly-experienced woodwind teacher. Jemima Oosthuizen is a freelance bassoonist and graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, London.
