Most clarinetists see scales as a daily routine. But in The Beauty of Scales, Kilian Herold reveals how they can become something far more musical.

Instead of treating them as mechanical drills, Herold guides you to explore the connection between air, body, and sound, showing how mindful awareness transforms tone production and expression.

Through simple breathing exercises and tactile exploration of the clarinet’s materials, he demonstrates how every note in an F major scale can sing. By focusing on the quality of your airstream and the contact of your fingertips, you’ll begin to experience scales not as repetition, but as a study in resonance and control: the very foundation of artistry.

Herold’s approach reminds us that true technical mastery begins with beauty. Watch this free lesson segment on tonebase and discover how to turn every scale into real music.

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