- 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.