Clarinet studies in the past have been predominantly concerned with technical problems only. This collection, however, marks a new departure by selecting from the works of the great masters, passages which lend themselves to the treatment of particular technical problems, but they also introduce musical values which are entirely lacking in literature devoted to the study of the instrument. These studies are based on music not originally written for the instrument, and have been freely adapted without impairing their proper musical significance. Besides treating particular problems, these studies include many styles from Bach to the present day, with which every ambitious musician should be thoroughly acquainted.

J. S. Bach: Minuet from Partita No. 1 - J. S. Bach: Organ Prelude - G. F. Handel: Gavotte and Variations from Suite No. 14 - D. Scarlatti: Sonata in G - J. E. Galliard: Allegro from a Cello Sonata - T. A. Arne: Jig from a Harpsichord Suite - J. P. Kirnberger: La Lutine - J. Haydn: Minuet - J. Haydn: Finale from the String Quartet, op. 64, No. 5 - W. A. Mozart: Fantasia - W. A. Mozart: Finale from the String Quartet, KV 590 - L. v. Beethoven: Finale from the String Trio, op. 3 - F. Mendelssohn: Minuet from the String Quartet, No. 3 - R. Schumann: Little Study - Variations on a Russian Folk Song - G. Mahler: Study on a Passage from the 4th Symphony - B. Bartók: Dance in Bulgarian Rhythm