Fun low clarinet method for kids
The Intermediate Band Fun Book (Low Clarinet)
What Is This Book?
The Intermediate Band Fun Book (Low Clarinet) is a kid-friendly method and song book created for second- and third-year low clarinet players. It combines clear technical exercises, tuneful etudes, solos, and duets to build solid skills while keeping practice fun. Most material stays below the break, giving young low clarinetists confidence and control before moving higher.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is written for typical second- and third-year band students, usually ages 9–13, who play low clarinet in school or private lessons.
It’s ideal for use in band programs, private studios, small ensembles, or at home with parent support.
It works well as a follow-up to beginning band books, a supplemental low clarinet resource, or a focused practice book for growing players.
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
Kid-sized, easy-to-read music notation helps young players see notes and rhythms clearly.
Exercises are paced gradually, so students review familiar notes while adding new patterns step-by-step.
Songs and drills stay mainly below the break, keeping fingerings comfortable for developing low clarinetists.
Clear organization groups scales, etudes, solos, and duets so students and teachers can quickly find what they need.
Engaging tunes and short studies keep practice sessions focused but not overwhelming.
What Music Does the Book Include?
The book includes essential scales and arpeggios to build low clarinet technique and key awareness.
Progressive etudes introduce new skills, articulations, and styles in short, approachable pieces.
Solo pieces allow students to perform expressive melodies that showcase tone and musicality.
Duets encourage listening, blend, and ensemble skills with fun two-part pieces for student–student or student–teacher playing.
All content is tailored specifically for low clarinet, with most music written below the break for comfort and confidence.
Are There Fun Extras Included?
This book focuses on the music itself and does not include additional extras.
What’s Inside the Book?
Low clarinet-specific scales and arpeggios
Progressive low clarinet etudes that mostly stay below the break
Solo pieces for recitals, festivals, or classroom performances
Engaging duets for student–student or student–teacher use
Reinforcement of second- and third-year band concepts
Step-by-step development of tone, technique, and reading skills
Music laid out clearly for easy reading and practice
Repertoire selected to be both educational and fun for young low clarinetists
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Low clarinet tone control and sound production
Note reading confidence below the break
Rhythm reading and steady pulse
Articulation and tonguing on low clarinet
Finger coordination and technical fluency
Musical phrasing and expression
Ensemble listening and blending through duets
Practice habits and performance confidence
How to Use This Book
Band directors can assign scales, etudes, and duets directly from the book to support second- and third-year low clarinet sections.
Private teachers can move through the material in order or select specific pages to reinforce reading, tone, and technique.
Parents can encourage home practice by setting short daily goals: a scale, one etude, and a few lines of a solo or duet.
Students can use the solos for school performances, chair tests, or informal concerts, and the duets for playing with friends or teachers.
The book also works well alongside a main band method, giving low clarinet players focused material written just for their instrument.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this book only for low clarinet?
Yes. This edition is written specifically for low clarinet, with ranges and exercises tailored to students playing only below the break.
What level of player is this book for?
It’s designed for typical second- and third-year band students who already know basic notes and rhythms from a beginning method.
Can this book be used without a teacher?
Yes, a motivated student can use it for self-study, but guidance from a band director, private teacher, or parent will make progress faster and more secure.
Does the music go above the break?
Most exercises and songs stay below the break to build strong fundamentals, with occasional ventures higher as skills develop.
Can I use this with mixed-instrument classes?
Yes. There are matching editions for other band instruments, so each student can use the version written for their own instrument.
Learn More
For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.