clarinet

Did you know that a clarinet looks like a long tube? A clarinet's body has holes covered by pads. Discover more intriguing facts in Clarinets, a Musical Instruments book.

Simple text describes clarinets, how they work, and how they are played.

"Orphan Nicolo Zen is all alone in 1700s Venice, save for his clarinet, enchanted by a mysterious magician to allow its first player to perform expertly. Soon Nicolo is a famous virtuoso, wealthy beyond his dreams, but he can't stop wondering if he earned the success -- or the girl he met in Venice is safe from the harm"--.

Describes the clarinet, including the different kinds of clarinets, it's parts, and how it's played.

Discusses the history of the clarinet and saxophone, how they are made, music that has been composed for them, outstanding performers on these instruments, and advice for the would-be student.

Simple text describes clarinets, how they work, and how they are played.

Orphan Nicolo Zen is all alone in 1700's Venice, save for his clarinet, which has been enchanted by a mysterious magician to allow its first player to perform expertly. Soon Nicolo is a famous virtuoso, wealthy beyond his dreams, but he can't stop wondering if he earned the success--or if the girl he met in Venice is safe from harm.

Aunt Margaret's discovery of an old clarinet in the basement sets off a musical lifestyle for her and her family that includes jamming with hurricanes.