by Peter Moore and Sandra Downing.

Dr Downing's unique clarinet method can be used alongside any tutor book.  Most clarinet tutor books only teach music.  They don't show you how to play the clarinet properly.  If they do try, many of them get the basics completely wrong.  Above all, clarinet tutor books NEVER tell you what to do when things do go wrong.

The Clarinettist's Technique Doctor does. 

We show you how to play the clarinet effortlessly and correctly.  No matter whether you are a beginner or an old hand, we cover basics from making the first sound to playing top notes.  Low notes, clarion notes, altissimo notes, how to play softly, how to play loud - with great tone and easily. All this in a handy pocket size book.

Do you recognise these problems?

1. My right thumb and lower arm hurt after I have been playing for a while. (Click on picture to see pages)

2. There is a distinct hiss when I play.

3. I Cannot get the notes to play softly.  They just vanish into a hiss.

4. Often I cannot get a sound when I play bottom G, F, E, or clarion D, C, or B.

5. I cannot get notes above top space G.   They simply squawk downwards.

6. I put the mouthpiece in the correct position, but all I get is squeals.

7. I have trouble crossing the break smoothly.

8. The notes above clarion G are flat and difficult to get.

9. I can get top notes only if I use very hard reeds.

10. I get squeals when I try to tongue a note.

11. My cheeks puff uncontrollably and I get a sore throat after playing the clarinet.

12. How do I play loudly or softly without changing my lip pressure?

We explain fully and clearly how to form and develop a good embouchure; how to do legato and staccato tonguing; selecting a reed and advice on choosing a suitable mouthpiece. Whether you are a beginner or an old hand, you will find the book a great help in getting you playing better.