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This exercise is designed to help the student practice the chromatic scale in a methodical fashion in order to maximize time, effort and results.
Practice very slowly at first (quarter note = 60) and increase the tempo only when you can perform the exercise with out mistakes and in time with the metronome.
*As there are two ways to play the pinky keys, practice both combinations. They should feel equally comfortable.
**Use the alternate fingerings where they are indicated.
Chromatic exercise #1 starts at the bottom of the clarinet’s range (E1) and works through the first octave (E2). Click here for Chromatic Scale Exercise for Clarinet #1
Chromatic exercise #2 starts in the middle of the clarinet’s range (E2) and works through the second octave (E3). Click here for Chromatic Scale Exercise for Clarinet #2
Chromatic exercise #3 starts in the upper of the clarinet’s range (E3) and works through the third octave (E4). Click here for Chromatic Scale Exercise for Clarinet #3
