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Elementary Methods

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What is the best elementary method book for learning baritone?


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In case it makes a difference, is this as a first instrument (need to learn music reading and all that, too), or for picking up baritone after playing something else?
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I've been playing the Bb soprano and bass clarinet for years. I play the Rose Etudes for clarinet. I'm looking for etudes for baritone and euphonium.
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mmatisoff wrote: Wed Feb 03, 2021 5:08 pm I've been playing the Bb soprano and bass clarinet for years. I play the Rose Etudes for clarinet. I'm looking for etudes for baritone and euphonium.
Are there bass clarinet etudes in bass clef??
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No. The bass clarinet is an octave lower the Bb soprano so it is usually written in treble clef. I can, however, play it in the bass clef. I'm familiar with both clefs.
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Considering you read already, Rubanks intermediate and advanced methods would work. Then transition to Rochut etudes. After that seek out tools for your specific needs (range, technique, flexibility, etc.)
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