Information for the Advanced Clarinetist
Elevate Your Clarinet Journey
As clarinetists progress in their studies, their equipment and materials should evolve with them. Upgrading reeds, mouthpieces, ligatures, and instruments is essential to match their growing skill level and musical aspirations. Advanced studies require new repertoire designed to enhance speed, agility, and technical mastery while introducing students to standard works. When you reach this stage, it’s time to upgrade—ensuring your gear and music support your next level of performance.
Etude Books & Guides
Practice Journal
Notabl_ I use this practice journal exclusively and it is a gamechanger! Never wonder when you practiced last and always know what needs work.
Advanced Etudes
- Artistic Studies, Book 1: From the French School, Rose ed. Hite
- Rose 40 Etues
- Rose 32 Etudes
- Rose 9 Caprices
- 17 Staccato Studies, Kell
- 30 Interpretive Studies, Kell
- 24 Varied Scales & Exercises for the Clarinet, Albert ed. DeRoche
- Opperman Advanced Velocity Studies
- Opperman Virtuoso Velocity Studies
Intermediate Etudes
Equipment
Backun Clarinets
Silverstein Equipment
Silverstein Clarinet Ligature Use code ravenstem15 for a 15% discount
Silverstein Mouthpiece Patch (Omnipatch) Use code ravenstem15 for a 15% discount