Description

Bernhard Ullrich

Erstes Sonatinchen (First little Sonatina)

for clarinet in Bb / C and piano

It is difficult to find original literature for beginners on the clarinet. Many students who have not yet mastered the full range of the instrument are delighted when they are allowed to play a complete work with piano accompaniment! At the same time, they are introduced to the form of multi-movement sonatinas and sonatas.
The clarinet part moves exclusively in the low register (chalumeau register), i.e. without overblown notes. The piano part is printed as an accompaniment for both C and Bb clarinets. It is not difficult and can also be performed well by advanced students or teachers with a minor in piano. Stylistically, the “little sonatina” is in the realm of functional, easily comprehensible classical music.