CLARINET Book 1: Taking Off, A Resource for Teachers, Adult Beginners and Parents By Dr Deborah de Graaff

CLARINET – Book 1: Taking Off

By Dr Deborah de Graaff

CLARINET – Book 1: Taking Off is a carefully structured, research-informed clarinet method designed for adult beginners, young students, parents, and teachers. It provides a clear, supportive pathway from first sound to confident foundational playing.

Drawing on over four decades of professional performance, teaching, and music-psychology research, this book integrates healthy technique, efficient learning strategies, and musical understanding from the very first lesson. Topics include breathing, embouchure, tone production, hand position, articulation, finger movement, and early note reading — all presented with clarity and purpose.

Each lesson is supported by downloadable PDF content and companion video lessons, allowing learners to see, hear, and understand concepts in action. The approach emphasises ease, ergonomics, and motivation, helping students avoid common technical pitfalls while building confidence and independence.

This is not just a beginner method — it is a long-term foundation for excellent playing, grounded in best practice, contemporary pedagogy, and real-world teaching experience.

Perfect for private studios, classrooms, adult learners, and anyone starting their clarinet journey with quality and care.

CLARINET

Book 1: Taking Off 

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"I can’t tell you how amazed I was by these lessons. The most remarkable thing about them is how simple you make playing the clarinet seem! ... I’m in awe with how you’re able to explain sophisticated concepts with tremendous clarity and very concise action steps to think about. Everything you need to know about playing the clarinet is distilled in these lessons..."

Lloyd Van't Hoff (Clarinetist)