New Clarinet Books & Methods

A Structured Approach to Developing Technique for Collegiate and Advanced H.S. Clarinetists and Woodwind Players. 118 Pages.

The book is available locally from Pecknel Music, the Furman University Bookstore, and other local and national clarinet / woodwind vendors.

“With a thorough examination of the kinds of traditional patterns that make up the bulk of the music we play, and an orderly look at the muscular learning process, authors Chesebro and Kerstetter craft a sensible and successful method to give all students the technical tools they need to play our repertoire.”

“It describes the proven practice methods that Dr. Chesebro has used for years to develop outstanding clarinetists in the state of South Carolina. Dr. Chesebro believes that all clarinetists with a good work ethic (and the willingness to spend some serious time with the metronome!) can develop outstanding technique. Subjects include basic practice concepts, establishing a daily routine of scales and arpeggios, polishing techniques, managing practice sessions, developing articulation, and more.”

"I've read through most of your book and I really like it! It's very helpful for me to have all of those practice tips in writing so I can reference them whenever I'm stuck.”

“I wish I would have had someone explain all of these practice tips to me years ago. It would have made me a much better player."

“I just got your new book…BRAVO!! I'll be teaching Clarinet and Bassoon at PC this semester, and I plan on making all my students read it and live by it.”

“I've been practicing all the scales and chords each day now and I have noticed a vast improvement in my playing and overall confidence. Playing the material in your book was like taking vitamins. It has done so much to improve my musical health.”

“I just obtained your book yesterday. I am so impressed with the systematic organization of the material.”

“I appreciate being reminded that the basics should never be overlooked in practice sessions. I'm back on the right track now thanks to your excellent book.”

“I'm sure musicians of any level will find the material in this book to be of great value.”

“The concept of 'cold tempos' and 'hot tempos' was new to me. This makes perfect sense now. I've always been frustrated by being able to play a passage up to tempo one day, and then find it has regressed the next day. For some reason, I never put this concept together on my own. After I read it, it was like a light bulb went off! Pure common sense!”