Uninspiring, endless finger drills got you down? Have a little fun with Finger Fitness Études for Clarinet and Auxiliary Clarinets! This book contains 38 tuneful and original one-page études that each introduce two finger drills that are incorporated into fun and challenging music. You can play these on Eb, Bb, A, alto, bass, contra... any clarinet in the clarinet family!
Do you play bass clarinet OR any other clarinet with a range down to low C? There are 10 selected études specifically re-written for low C clarinets with additional low clarinet drills and exercises in the final section of the book.
Much of the melodic material is in the chalumeau range with purposeful occasions for connecting the middle register. Without exceeding high C#, the music is in a "friendly" range for all clarinets. Ideal for developing pre-college students, undergraduate players and clarinet enthusiasts, these études will get your fingers in shape while having fun making music in the process. Advanced and professional players will love them too. Pick up the tempo and they really become fun finger twisters!