Like a technical encyclopedia for the Clarinet, 25 Technical and Melodic Studies provides a detailed guide to establishing high standard technique on the instrument. Jeanjean's first volume in the compilation covers all aspects,from complex rhythms to articulation, making the book a must buy for all clarinetists. As a noted virtuoso Clarinet player himself, Jeanjean's understanding of the practice of technical elements is second to none. The 25Technical and Melodic Studies supply steady development in the context of seven solo studies, five studies for three Clarinets, and one duet study. This Paul Jeanjean study book cannot be missed by aspiringclarinetists.