Have you just started playing? Are you considering buying a clarinet? Or do you simply want to learn more about your own instrument? Then this book contains everything you need to know. It covers purchasing or renting an instrument, wooden and plastic clarinets, bore sizes and bells, reeds and mouthpieces, tuning and maintenance, the history of the clarinet, the members of the clarinet family, and much more. A fundamental book and reference work, with nothing you don’t want to know. "A successful collection of essential knowledge about the clarinet - from buying advice to proper instrument care. It is written in such a lively manner that both younger and more experienced clarinetists will enjoy it!" Rudolf Mauz - clarinetist and author of "The Joyful Clarinet.".