Clarinet Basics is a landmark method by one of the leading figures in clarinet education. It starts at absolute beginner level and progresses to about elementary level. There are 22 stages, each section includes a wonderful variety of concert pieces from the great composers, traditional tunes and fun, original exercises, "finger gyms" and "warm ups" to help establish a sound technique, "fact files" and "quizzes" to teach notation and general musicianship, helpful, clear "fingering charts" and "rhythm boxes" and great illustrations. This Book/CD edition is the perfect resource as the CD contains all the accompaniments to all the pieces as well as providing additional parts for the duets and trios. It is most suitable for those wanting to teach themselves.