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Hal LeonardRubank Selected Duets for Clarinet Vol 1 Easy/Medium

Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard Rubank Selected Duets for Clarinet Vol 1 Easy/Medium

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The Korena take

Volume 1 of the Rubank clarinet duet collection, easy to medium. For two players, or a student and teacher, working on ensemble reading.

Hal Leonard Rubank Selected Duets for Clarinet Vol 1 Easy/Medium product detail
Product studyHal Leonard Rubank Selected Duets for Clarinet Vol 1 Easy/Medium

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Two clarinet students practicing together between lessons
  • Teacher plays second part while the student reads first
  • Recital or studio-class duet material at student level

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Solo players with nobody to play the second part
  • Advanced clarinetists needing harder repertoire
  • Beginners still learning the first octave of notes

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 01

Duet book

Both parts print in one book. Two players read from the same copy, or you buy two.

Detail 02

Easy/Medium grading

Spans a range, so early pieces stay approachable while later ones stretch a developing student.

Detail 03

Volume 1

The entry point of the set. There's room to move up without changing series.

Detail 04

Clarinet parts

Written for clarinet, so transpositions and range sit where a clarinet player expects them.

Detail 05

Rubank series

Common school and studio material, so a band teacher likely already knows the book.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Duets need a second player — not much use alone
  2. 02One book covers both parts if you share a stand
  3. 03Buy two copies if each player wants their own stand

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can I play these by myself?

You can read one part alone, but the music is written for two. Half the harmony is missing without a partner.

02How hard are they?

Easy to medium. Early pieces suit a student a year or two in; later ones ask for more range and control.

03Are both parts in the same book?

Yes, it's a duet collection with both parts printed. Two players can share one copy or each get their own.

04Is there a Volume 2?

This is Volume 1 of the series, so it's the starting book. Check the same Rubank line for the continuation.