The Really Easy Clarinet Book: Clarinet & Piano Book

The progressive arrangement keeps early clarinet students engaged without overwhelming them. Each piece builds on what came before, so players genuinely feel themselves growing across the book rather than simply repeating exercises. The mix of familiar melodies and original compositions means students encounter genuine musical variety at a stage when motivation matters most.

Encouraging and musical. Rather than confronting you with technical hurdles, the pieces invite you to make real sounds on your instrument while the piano provides warmth and context. You'll encounter familiar territory alongside fresh melodies, all arranged to celebrate what you can already do.

Beginning clarinetists with a handful of notes under their fingers who want to move beyond exercise books into actual music. This book also serves teachers who need accessible repertoire for early recitals or ensemble participation.

• Shape the melodic line with subtle dynamic changes within each phrase, even when playing simple figures. This turns straightforward notes into expressive music.
• Listen closely to the piano accompaniment during rehearsal. It provides harmonic context and rhythmic support that enriches single-note melodies.
• Work through the pieces in order. The progression is intentional, and earlier pieces help establish habits that make later ones easier to learn.
• Take advantage of the attractive piano parts by performing with an accompanist when possible. The collaboration transforms solo practice into genuine chamber music.

Use these pieces as early recital material, building confidence through performance at a stage when technical limitations might otherwise discourage students. They also work well as part of a young band or mixed woodwind ensemble program, adding melodic interest without demanding advanced skills from the clarinet section.

• Sustaining steady tone across simple melodic lines
• Coordinating articulation with piano accompaniment
• Reading basic rhythmic patterns in progressively varied contexts
• Interpreting dynamics and phrase shape on limited note ranges
• Collaborating with a piano accompanist