Understand exactly how the clarinet works, how to produce the best sound, how to become musically literate and, much more importantly, become a musician – a creative artist and a smarter clarinet player! Learn to inject life and energy into your music as you play to the pulse that you sense, and breathe with the natural phrasing and flow of the music – just as if you were singing. This book is your recipe for clarinet success, fun and satisfaction – your 'how to play', your reference guide, your problem solver – your all-in-one musical package! Learn how to: Handle the clarinet with ease - Play new notes, associating the senses of listening, feeling and seeing - Read fluently to the level of dotted notes and quaver rhythms - Develop your tone asking sensible sound questions - Instantly solve the common beginner’s challenges Features: The ‘Three Step System for Reading Music’ – how to read, interpret and give life to the written music symbols - The ‘Daily Practice Plan for All Round Development’ – structuring the most beneficial exercises to reap the best rewards from your practice time - The ‘Practising Checklist for Beginners’ – to ensure you practise only those helpful habits that guarantee a strong technique You will see how, through all the technical facts and exercises, the really important teaching shines through: making playing fun, having the best attitude and aspirations, feeling confident, loving listening, enjoying every note... and all those wonderful things that make music the fantastic sensory experience it is!