Build clarity, endurance, and control across the full compass of the clarinet.
This advanced set of repeated-note scales is intended for players who want to refine their articulation under more demanding conditions. It’s the kind of exercise I return to often in my own practice, particularly when I want to check that my articulation remains clear, efficient, and dependable across all registers of the instrument.
At this level, repeated notes have a way of exposing inefficiency very quickly. Any imbalance in air support, voicing, or finger coordination tends to reveal itself — especially in the upper register and at faster tempi. I’ve found that working on articulation in this way helps build the endurance needed to maintain clarity and control over longer passages, without resorting to unnecessary tension.
The focus here isn’t simply on playing faster, but on sustaining consistency as the technical demands increase. Paying close attention to the quality of the sound, the ease of the tongue’s movement, and the steadiness of the airstream helps ensure that articulation remains reliable, even as the tempo rises.
This resource focuses on:
Strengthening repeated-note articulation at higher tempi
Building endurance and control across all registers
Maintaining clarity and tone quality through extended passages
Refining coordination under increased technical demands
Includes:
• Printable PDF
• Advanced repeated-note scale studies
• Extended tempo and range challenges
• Ideal for advanced and pre-professional players
• Suitable for advanced clarinettists
Build clarity, endurance, and control across the full compass of the clarinet.
This advanced set of repeated-note scales is intended for players who want to refine their articulation under more demanding conditions. It’s the kind of exercise I return to often in my own practice, particularly when I want to check that my articulation remains clear, efficient, and dependable across all registers of the instrument.
At this level, repeated notes have a way of exposing inefficiency very quickly. Any imbalance in air support, voicing, or finger coordination tends to reveal itself — especially in the upper register and at faster tempi. I’ve found that working on articulation in this way helps build the endurance needed to maintain clarity and control over longer passages, without resorting to unnecessary tension.
The focus here isn’t simply on playing faster, but on sustaining consistency as the technical demands increase. Paying close attention to the quality of the sound, the ease of the tongue’s movement, and the steadiness of the airstream helps ensure that articulation remains reliable, even as the tempo rises.
This resource focuses on:
Strengthening repeated-note articulation at higher tempi
Building endurance and control across all registers
Maintaining clarity and tone quality through extended passages
Refining coordination under increased technical demands
Includes:
• Printable PDF
• Advanced repeated-note scale studies
• Extended tempo and range challenges
• Ideal for advanced and pre-professional players
• Suitable for advanced clarinettists
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