Featuring a music-making shaker built into the book, a pun-filled interactive story depicts best friends Clarinet and Trumpet, whose bond is tested by the arrival of a newcomer, Oboe, who sets a new tone in the music room.
Profiles the clarinet, describes skills of a good clarinetist, contains quotations from musicians, and includes a quiz designed to help readers decide if a clarinet is the right instrument for them.
Explores the clarinet, discussing how the musical instrument works, what types of music can be played with it, and famous players; and includes suggestions for finding an instructor, a historical time line, and a list of famous recordings.
