Like a technical contemporary encyclopedia for the Clarinet Paul Jeanjean's 16 Modern Studies for Clarinet provides a detailed guide to establishing high standard up-to-date technique on the instrument. Jeanjean's compilation covers all problems which modern day clarinetists encounter including complex rhythms intervals range and other extended techniques making the book a must buy for all advanced clarinetists. As a noted virtuoso Clarinet player himself Paul Jeanjean's (1874-1928) understanding of the practice of technical elements is second to none. The 16 Modern Studies supply steadydevelopment from beginning to end making this Jeanjean study book a must-have for virtuosic Clarinet players.