- An approach based based upon self-learning and recognition of rhythmic and melodic patterns - Original tunes not abstract sight-reading exercises. - 163 carefully graduated pieces in a range of musical styles. - Five sections related to the technical development of the clarinettist. - Tunes progress to eventually include all key signatures up to four sharps and flats; whole tone, chromatic, modal and atonal elements are also incorporated. - Each section concludes with duets and accompanied pieces for practice of ensemble sight-reading. - Tunes range from grade 3 to grade 6.