Detail 01
Intermediate level
Assumes you already read music and cover holes cleanly. Starts above the open-G, cross-the-break stage.
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Hal LeonardRubank Intermediate Method Clarinet
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A clarinet study book for players past the beginner stage, working on scales, articulation and etudes. Standard band-room method for second- or third-year students.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Second-year clarinetists who finished a beginner method
- Private lesson students needing structured daily technical work
- Band students preparing for chair auditions or district try-outs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Complete beginners who have never assembled a clarinet
- Players wanting popular songs or play-along tracks
- Advanced players ready for Rose or Baermann studies
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.
Detail 02
Rubank series
Long-running band method with a fixed progression: scale studies, then etudes, then solos, in that order.
Detail 03
Method book, not a songbook
Content is technical exercises and short studies. Progress is measured in cleaner playing, not in tunes learned.
Detail 04
Single-instrument edition
Written for clarinet range and fingerings only. Not interchangeable with the saxophone or flute versions.
Detail 05
Print book at $7.99
Consumable-priced paperback. Cheap enough to buy alongside a teacher's other assigned material.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No audio, backing tracks, or online access — this is printed music only
- 02Check with your teacher whether they assign Intermediate or Advanced Volume 1
- 03Spiral-free binding means it will not lie flat without a clip
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What level is Rubank Intermediate?
Roughly second to third year of playing. You should already read fluently in the staff, cross the break, and hold a steady tone before starting it.
02Does it come with audio tracks?
No. It is a printed book of exercises and studies with no CD, download, or backing tracks.
03Do I need the Elementary book first?
If you are a true beginner, yes. Elementary covers first notes and reading. Intermediate assumes those are already in place.
04Is this the same as the saxophone version?
No. Each instrument has its own edition with fingerings and ranges written for it. Buy the clarinet book for clarinet.
