Learning Music Together Vol. 2 : Clarinet

Following the huge success of their instrumental method Look, Listen & Learn, Michiel Oldenkamp and Jaap Kastelein have focussed their attention on school bands and devised a completely new method that can be used in both instrumental lessons and class bands or wind ensembles. Learning Music Together is the new method for young wind players and percussionists, aged eight and above. Learning Music Together has been developed in close collaboration with professionals from the class band world, music schools, and academies in the Netherlands and Germany. Learning Music Together combines instrumental lessons with a course for class band. The clarinet lessons offer clarinet -specific items such as new notes and technical exercises while at the same time supporting the learning of the class band, with a focus on rhythm, melodic structure and playing music together. The method consists of two volumes. Volume One introduces the first instrumental notes in unison and then develops part-playing with duets. Volume Two builds on the skills taught in the first volume and introduces pieces in three parts.In addition, supplementary material is available on the extensive website, e.g. demo- and accompaniment tracks for all pieces, additional pieces of music (well-known songs) and video tutorials. Learning Music Together is logically structured and illustrated in a child-friendly way - a perfect combination for young musicians! Following the great success of Look, Listen & Learn, Michiel Oldenkamp and Jaap Kastelein have focused their attention on teaching material that can be used in both instrumental lessons and the class band (wind ensemble). They have devised a completely new method for young wind players and percussionists, aged eight and above. The materials have been developed in close collaboration with professionals from the world of class bands, music schools and conservatories in the Netherlands and Germany.Learning Music Together is a method for instrumental lessons and class band in one. Instrumental technique is introduced and developed alongside the learning pathway for theclass band, where the emphasis is on playing together and general musical content. Combining these two components produces the complete method. The method can be used in many different and varied settings – small or large groups, ensembles, and brass or wind bands. In the comprehensive score, there are useful tips and additional exercises to help train the students, improve their aural training, and promote playing together.Volume two builds on the skills taught in the first volume. Now three parts are introduced. Two parts are printed in the student books: high instruments – voices 1 and 2, low instruments – voices 1 and 3. The conductor can decide how to distribute these parts. There are lots of varied possibilities for students to play games and pieces together.