With 'Clarinet Fundamentals', Reiner Wehle presents a three-volume basic work for the study of the clarinet. Volume 1 deals with sound exercises and articulation, including themes such as 'Practising' and 'The clarinet reed'. Volumes 2 and 3 deal with 'Fingering technique and dexterity' as well as 'Intonation'. The annotated list of references (sheet music and books) shall encourage further studies.Reiner Wehle has given numerous master classes, is a sought-after jury member at renowned competitions, and has been professor at the Music Academy of Lübeck since 1993.

Preface - About practising - Breathing and posture - Legato exercises: - One finger - two fingers - Three or four fngers - Cross-hand fingerings - ab', a' and bb' key - First change of register - High register - Difficult fingerings - Basset clarinet, bass clarinet, basset horn - Sound exercises - Articulation: - Exercises for single tonguing - Exercises for double tounging - The clarinet reed - Recommended reading/playing