"Actor: David Bitelli"

• Music Makers - The Clarinet | DVD | (07/10/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  The musical journey you are embarking on learning an instrument is hard work. If anyone tells you different they're wrong. It is also one of the most exciting rewarding and fun things to do.' - Jools HollandThe origins of the clarinet; its parts and proper assembly; fitting the reed; how to hold the instrument; finger positions; and ombasure; playing the first note; advice on choosing appropriate student mouthpieces; tonguing; various notes and playing simple tunes; breathing; more notes and scales; reading music and counting time; intervals and rhythm; and the various instruments available in the clarinet family. The programme finishes with a performance by David Bitelli.The Clarinet is presented by David Bitelli who has worked with Loose Tubes Elton John Joe Jackson Terence Trent D'Arb Wham Wet Wet Wet Orchestra Jazira Somo Somo 3 Mustafa 3 Onward International El Jonido De Lordes. Richard Thompson Joan Armatrading and Elaine Page.