Description
Paul Harris: The Clarinet is the seminal guide to every facet of clarinet playing. In this comprehensive
companion, acclaimed author Paul Harris shares his unique insights towards gaining mastery of the instrument,
inspiring both students (from intermediate level) and professionals alike to develop an individual clarinet
In-depth, clear and universally relevant, The Clarinet is Paul Harris’s complete philosophy of playing, equipping
clarinettists with innovative ways to overcome the instrument’s technical, musical and practical challenges and
Chapter by chapter Harris reveals how each aspect of playing is interdependent, from posture and preparing to
play to the science of sound production. Practical exercises target each area, covering breathing, embouchure,
articulation and finger-work, and sit alongside a plethora of excerpts from the clarinet canon. An all-encompassing
approach, Harris discloses his expert advice on stylistic performance through to instrument maintenance, supported
by diagrams and illustrations. Including a unique map of clarinet dynasties, recordings and repertoire timings, The
Clarinet leads the player on a path of limitless learning, from practice to performance.
