David Etheridge

David Etheridge is the David Ross Boyd Professor of Clarinet, Chair of the Woodwind Area, and member of the Oklahoma Woodwind Quintet at the University of Oklahoma. He has taught clarinet for over 45 years.

Articles & Books From David Etheridge

Cheat Sheet / Updated 03-27-2016
Before you can begin your journey of mastering how to play the clarinet, you have to choose the best clarinet for your level of ability and style of music. You also need to choose a reed that works best for you. And as your talents really begin to shine, you'll want to make sure that you are properly cleaning and maintaining your clarinet.
Clarinet For Dummies
Master the most popular woodwind Want to play the clarinet? No problem! This hands-on guide teaches you all the fundamental techniques you need to play this popular woodwind alone or in a group setting. Clarinet For Dummies gives you the ideal introduction to play clarinet. You?ll begin by learning how to properly hold a clarinet and move on to getting a consistent sound, reading music, and playing songs in a variety of styles, including classical, pop, and jazz.