Hal Leonard George Gershwin For Clarinet

Name: George Gershwin For Clarinet
Brand: Hal Leonard
SKU: 60944
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EAN : 9780711913325

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Essential Information About This Score
• A great classic of the American repertoire : 24 essential themes by George Gershwin, gathered in a single collection.
• Arrangements for clarinet : a transcription work designed to highlight the musicality, phrasing, and expressiveness of the instrument.
• Ideal for enriching your repertoire : perfect for practice, auditions, concerts, or simply for the pleasure of playing famous standards.
• Variety of styles and moods : from musical theatre to grand symphonic works, with instantly recognizable melodies.

George Gershwin For Clarinet

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Summary of This Score

This collection offers 24 masterworks from George Gershwin's oeuvre arranged for clarinet by Robin De Smet. It captures Gershwin's unique spirit at the crossroads of worlds: melodic elegance, rhythmic energy, typical harmonic colors, and a sense of singing inherited from Broadway.

The selection spans the composer's most emblematic pages, allowing you to explore globally known themes highly appreciated by clarinetists for practicing legato, articulation, breathing, and style. You will be able to perform titles such as "Rhapsody In Blue", "Summertime", "I Got Rhythm", "An American In Paris", and "Embraceable You", as well as other essential standards included in the collection.

Designed to develop musical and stylistic ease, this score is intended for musicians wishing to add American repertoire essentials to their program. It also serves as an excellent foundation for refining interpretation: accent placement, implicit swing, phrasing sense, and contrast management, all while maintaining the joy of playing timeless melodies.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Jazz, Blues, Soul

Publication

Sheet music

Composer	George Gershwin	Instrumentation	Clarinet
Arranger	Robin De Smet

Questions frequently asked

How many pieces are included in the George Gershwin For Clarinet collection?

The collection brings together 24 pieces by George Gershwin arranged for clarinet by Robin De Smet.

Which Gershwin titles are included for clarinet?

The selection notably includes "Rhapsody In Blue", "Summertime", "I Got Rhythm", "An American In Paris", and "Embraceable You". These themes are part of the 24 pieces offered in the collection.

Is this Gershwin sheet music properly written for solo clarinet?

The indicated instrumentation is clarinet. No other instrument or accompaniment is specified in the provided information.

What technical aspects can be worked on with these 24 pieces?

The arrangements allow work on legato and articulation. The exercises also focus on breathing and accent placement. Gershwin's style also encourages development of phrasing sense and implicit swing.