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Aimed at the progressing player
It assumes you already produce a steady tone and read basic rhythms, so it starts above square one.
Product detailSKU #1302553613471
Carl FischerThe Progressing Clarinetist
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A $15.99 Carl Fischer study book for clarinet players moving past the beginner stage. Aimed at students already reading and playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Second- or third-year clarinet students ready for harder material
- Band students who need practice material between lessons
- Adults returning to clarinet after time away
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Absolute beginners who have never assembled a clarinet
- Players wanting performance pieces rather than study material
- Anyone who does not read standard notation
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Clarinet-specific
Fingerings, range, and register-break material apply to clarinet only, not to flute or saxophone.
Detail 03
$15.99
Cheap enough to buy alongside a main method book rather than instead of one.
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Carl Fischer imprint
Standard educational engraving, so a band director or private teacher will recognize the format.
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Printed book format
Lies on a stand and takes pencil markings. No app, audio login, or device needed.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No reeds, swab, or accessories are included with a book
- 02A music stand and a pencil for marking make practice far easier
- 03Confirm your teacher wants this rather than a specific band method
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this good for a total beginner?
Not really. The material is aimed at a player who is already progressing, so a first-year student would be better served by a starting method.
02What does it cost?
$15.99.
03Does it include a play-along track?
Treat it as printed music on its own. Buy it for the notation, not for accompaniment.
04Will this help with crossing the break?
It is written for players at the stage where the break becomes the main hurdle, so it targets that period of a clarinetist's development.
