Clarinet Studies

This practical guide is intended for all clarinettists with a desire to investigate music of earlier periods. It contains practical help on both the aquisition and playing of historical clarinets, while players of modern instruments will find much advice on style, approach and techniques which combine to make up a well-grounded, period interpretation.

Information about the history and construction of the clarinet. Also includes a bibliography.

General design and construction characteristics -- Historical development -- Playing techniques -- Music for the classical clarinet -- The clarinet in performing groups.

London, Darton, Longman and Todd; New York, St. Martin's Press, 1972.