The Essence Of The Blues – Clarinet Book/Cd

The Essence Of The Blues – Clarinet Book and CD

10 Great Etudes for Playing and Improvising on the Blues

Renowned author Jim Snidero, known for his best-selling “Jazz Conception” series, brings you ‘The Essence Of The Blues’a comprehensive method for clarinet players looking to master the language of the blues. Perfect for beginners and moderately advanced players, this book offers 10 expertly arranged solo studies tailored for the clarinet.

The accompanying CD features performances by top soloists and New York’s best rhythm section, including Jim Snidero himself, offering a rich learning experience. Each piece is accompanied by scale exercises, practice tips, suggestions for improvisation, and recommended listening, making it an ideal resource for lessons, self-study, or performance.

Spanning 56 pages, this book provides everything you need to start playing and improvising with confidence in the blues style, whether you’re learning in a classroom or on your own.

Song Titles Include:

• Introduction
• Style and Performance
• Tuning Concert A
• Tuning Concert Bb
• Duke’s Jam
• Papa Lou
• King BB
• Freeloader
• Minor Trane
• Mister T
• Bags
• Newkness
• Blue Funk
• Bird in Flight
• Basic Blues Theory
• Vocabulary Studies
• Suggested Listening
• Musicians’ Bios