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Music - Resources by Instrument

Clarinet

Fr. clarinette; Ger. Klarinette; It. clarinetto

Repertoire

Browse the Music Library shelves for scores.

Call number ranges with descriptions
Call numbers Description
M 70 - 74 clarinet alone, with no accompaniment
M 248 - 252 clarinet with piano (sonatas = M 250)
M 1024 clarinet with full orchestra, concertos, etc.
M 1025 clarinet with full orchestra reduced for piano
M 1124 clarinet with string orchestra, concertos, etc.
M 1125 clarinet with piano reduction of string orchestra
MT 380 - 392.8 studies and methods for clarinet
MT 386 orchestral excerpts

The following sources are useful in identifying appropriate repertoire (alone and in combination with other instruments):

Performance Practice

Historically-informed performance is an ongoing consideration for all performers. The following sources may prove useful:

One can often gain a useful perspective on performing practice by consulting the tutors and methods of past eras. These historical sources provide valuable information on fingerings, and how to perform figures, ornaments, crescendos, etc. The following sources may prove useful:

Background and History

Relevant resources can be found by searching Western Libraries' catalogue using the following words in the Subject field.

The following sources may also be useful:

Periodicals

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The following Subject searches in the library catalogue may provide useful results: