Tag Archives: Klezmer

New Klezmer Book

I got this off the Klarinet List

My new book, The Clarinetists Guide to Learning Klezmer. Is now available from:

International Musical Suppliers Phone: 1-800-762-1116 E-mail: www.IntlMusicalSuppliers.com or Tom Puwalski -Tski1128@aol.com

The Clarinetists Guide to Learning Klezmer is a how to book for Clarinetists want to learn how to perform “traditional” Klezmer. It includes 16 transcriptions of the recordings of Dave Tarras and Naftule Brandwein, and a plethora of all sorts of clarinet information. Feel free to email any questions and Comments I’ve included the Table of Contents…Preface

Acknowledgments

What is Traditional Klezmer?

Types of Klezmer Music


Let’s Dance 3

And Now For Something Different

Klezmer Ornamentation

I. Just Pulled the Clarinet Out of the Closet After 25 Years and Want to Play
Equipment 12

Technique – How Should I. Practice?

Practice Session A – Get the “Chops” You Need

Practice Session B – Listen to Klezmer Music

How Can I Learn To Play Klezmer Music?

Using This Book and Musical Examples

Thoughts on Putting Together a Band

Resources

Discography

Books, Other Study Aids and Tools

Sources for Klezmer Music and CDs

The Place I Buy Any Clarinet Related Items

My Equipment Choices

Biography

Glossary



Thanks Tom Puwalski, Clarinetist with Lox & Vodka and former principal
Clarinetist with the United States Army Field Band