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Free Clarinet Sheet Music
Do you like playing the clarinet?
There are more than a dozen types of clarinets, although the most common one is the Bb clarinet. In fact, there only exists one octo-contrabass clarinet in the world. Here you will find some good places to get sheet music for clarinet. There are sites with free downloads for clarinet sheet music, others where you pay a bit to get exactly what you want. (Most of the notes are prepared for Bb clarinets, unless otherwise indicated.)
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Kids love this
Even quite young children can enjoy playing the clarinet. By providing them with sheet music of songs they know, playing will become more fun.
It's good for children to learn how to play an instrument. Not only can they have a good time, it also helps them develop different skills.
The 8 notes.com
Printable clarinet sheet music
This site is easy to use, with a great overview of available music. Choose from different titles, genre or composer. If you only want a few sheets of music, it is available for download straight away. To get a complete set, if there are many sheets to a piece, you need to subscribe to get the complete pdf file.
The Clarinet Institute of Los Angeles
Sheet Music
Choose from over 500 files of clarinet related music! Some are their own arrangements, others contain older music which has been donated and scanned, in this way making it available to the public. There are different categories available, such as Clarinet Quartet, Clarinet Solo, Woodwind Quintet, etc. If you want to have a cd with all the music, it is available for a small contribution.
Fingering chart
The clarinet has so many keys and holes, sometimes it's not easy to remember where to put your fingers. A fingering chart will make it quick and easy to find out how to play the clarinet.
Free Scores
Clarinet Sheet Music Downloads
This site has some music sheets for download or printing. There are also a number of links to places where you can buy music, instruments or accessories.
Clarinet Sheet Music
Piano Sheet Music, too
This site offers clarinet music, as well as music originally written for other instruments and transcribed to clarinet. Print directly or download. There are also arrangements available where you can download the piano accompaniments to play duet with the clarinet.
Clarinet for Beginners
We all have to start somewhere, and this book is a good place for that. Basic facts and methods will make the playing fun and easy.
Musica Viva
Clarinet solo sheet music
This site has music available for ten different kinds of clarinet. Either solo or together with piano or guitar. Like many other websites, the music was originally written for other instruments. Not much was created straight for clarinet in earlier times.
Dr.Feezell
Here you will find a number of different genres to choose from. Folk-music, hymns, children's music, scales for practicing, and much more. The music is clear and easy to read. There are also links to other sites for buying music.
Clarinet and Piano - Includes a CD
To play together is a wonderful thing. It's almost like starting a band, elevating the music to a completely new level.
The International Clarinet Association
This is is "a community of clarinetists and clarinet enthusiasts that supports projects that will benefit clarinet performance; provides opportunities for the exchange of ideas, materials, and information..." They organize a festival each year (ClarinetFest) and have a research library available for anyone who has an interest in clarinets.
Do you like clarinet music?
Buying a clarinet
A clarinet does not have to be expensive. If you are a beginner, a simple one is enough. As you learn how to play better, you can always upgrade.
With a good quality clarinet it's easier to produce a perfect sound.
Listen to the clarinet - Beautiful music
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I know someone who will love this lens.
I wish I could play any instrument
I used to play the clarinet. Really nice lense.
I played the clarinet for years. Love it and this is an awesome resource page!
Helpful resource for clarinet players.
nice lens
I don't play clarinet but enjoyed your presentation here and loved Rhapsody in Blue...humming as I go!
I never played the clarinet, but I did play in a concert band, and marching band in High School. I played trumpet and baritone, and always thought that it was hard enough trying to master playing with 3 fingers.
Remember Aker Bilk? Oh, my! Not even sure I remembered his name correctly, but his 'Stranger on the Shore' was a real favorite of mine.
I do not play the clarinet but I do enjoy the music. Had to listen to some Benny Goodman half way through your lens and the guy in the video was a pleasure to listen to. Thanks
Rapsody in Blue is one of my favorites. Thanks for your lens!
Everobyd needs sheet music! My oldest is into the clarinet, so this could help her, thanks
Wow! This is a lens for clarinet lovers indeed! I love this soft talking instrument! 5* for you
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