A First Book of Music for the Clarinet with Downloadable MP3s

From Scarborough Fair to Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, this compilation for beginning clarinetists offers a splendid variety of melodies and genres. In addition to classical favorites and standards of the clarinet repertoire, the contents include traditional songs, Spanish airs, and jazz and ragtime melodies. A free MP3 download is available for each tune, offering students the chance to familiarize themselves with the featured melodies, which include:

Traditional/Favorites: Scarborough Fair, St. James Infirmary

Classical Favorites: Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, Handel's Messiah, March from The Nutcracker

Repertoire specific to the instrument: Mozart's Clarinet Concerto

Latin Selections: La Cumparsita, Tango de Reve

Jazz/Ragtime: The Entertainer, St. Louis Blues

Suitable for beginning players of all ages, this collection is also ideal for those wishing to refresh their skills.