How to Play Scales on the Clarinet
This self-paced course is designed for clarinetists aiming to master scales, arpeggios, and technical exercises to develop virtuosity.
Music & Language Learning Center by Kristine Dizon
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What's included
14 pre-recorded lessons
14 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework will be assigned weekly to help learners apply the concepts through various exercises. Additionally, there will be recording assignments to further enhance their practice and understanding.Certificate of Completion
Families may request a certificate of completion once the course has been successfully finished. This certificate serves as a formal acknowledgment of the learner’s participation and achievement, providing a tangible record of the skills and knowledge gained throughout the course.Class Experience
This course is designed for clarinetists aiming to master scales, arpeggios, and technical exercises to develop virtuosity. Based on Achieving Virtuosity: Scales and Arpeggios for the Intermediate Clarinetist, the course combines theoretical understanding, practical application, and personalized feedback. The curriculum provides a structured, week-by-week approach to mastering major scales, arpeggios, and technical exercises. It integrates foundational techniques, rhythmic patterns, and mechanism exercises, ensuring steady progress toward achieving your musical goals.
Learning Goals
Learn and play all major scales and arpeggios with good tone, accuracy, and rhythm.Practice exercises to strengthen fingers, improve clarity, and develop better control over the instrument.
Syllabus
14 Lessons
over 14 WeeksLesson 1:
Foundations and C Major
1.Introduction to Technique
oWarm-ups: Long tones and chromatic long tones.
oFinger placement and logical fingerings.
oIntroduction to mechanism exercises.
2.Scale Focus: C Major
oPractice C Major scale using:
- Mechanism exercises.
- Rhythmic patterns: Duple and triple meter.
oGradual tempo increases with a metronome. Lesson 2:
G Major
1.Review Week 1 Practice
oRefine long tones and mechanism exercises.
2.Scale Focus: G Major
oPractice G Major scale with:
- Mechanism exercises for smoother transitions.
- Rhythmic patterns: Triple and quadruple meter.
oBegin integrating arpeggios into scale practice. Lesson 3:
D Major
1.Warm-Ups
oContinue long tones and mechanism exercises.
2.Scale Focus: D Major
oApply rhythmic patterns: Quintuple meter.
oFocus on consistent finger placement and altissimo range transitions Lesson 4:
A Major
1.Mechanism and Arpeggios
oUse mechanism exercises tailored to A Major.
oPractice A Major arpeggios alongside scales.
2.Scale Focus: A Major
oEmphasize tone consistency and even articulation.
oIncrease tempo gradually with metronome guidance. Other Details
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Longy School of Music of Bard College
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree from Atlantic International University
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Ages: 8-18
