Pop Music for Clarinet
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Find the latest pop music for clarinet, including hit songs and popular artist arrangements.
Introduction
Pop music for clarinet is a relatively new genre, only becoming popular in the last few decades. Even so, there are already a number of well-known and respected clarinetists who specialize in playing pop music.
Whether you’re looking to play pop music yourself or just want to enjoy listening to it, here are a few of the best pop clarinetists around.
The Best Pop Music for Clarinet
Whether you’re a beginner clarinet player or you’ve been playing for years, you’ll love our list of the best pop music for clarinet. We’ve collected some of the catchiest, most popular tunes that are sure to get your toes tapping. From chart-toppers to timeless classics, there’s something for everyone in this list.
“All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor
“All About That Bass” is a 2014 song recorded by Meghan Trainor. The song was written by Trainor and Kevin Kadish, and it was produced by Kadish. “All About That Bass” was released on June 30, 2014, as the lead single from Trainor’s EP Title (2014) and her debut studio album Thank You (2016). The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 for eight consecutive weeks and topped the charts in 58 countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. A critical and commercial success, “All About That Bass” received three Grammy Award nominations at the 57th Grammy Awards: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance. “All About That Bass” has been certified 11-times platinum in the US; as of February 2019, it has sold 10 million copies in that country alone.
“Havana” by Camila Cabello
The Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 with her hit single “Havana”, featuring Young Thug and Pharrell, becoming her first solo number-one single on the chart. The track also topped the charts in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom, among other countries.
“Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran
“Shape of You” is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was released as a digital download on 6 January 2017 as one of the lead singles from his third studio album ÷ (2017). The song peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Sheeran’s first number-one single in both countries.
The song samples “No Diggity” by American R&B group Blackstreet. It received mixed reviews from critics; some praised its production, while others felt that it was too similar to Sheeran’s previous work. The music video was directed by Jason Koenig and filmed in Sheeran’s hometown of Framlingham in Suffolk, England. The video depicts an ornate blackboard depicting the lyrics of the song being written out in white chalk as it is being sung; it also featured cameos from Stormzy and JME.
Conclusion
Even if you’re not a professional clarinetist, you can still enjoy playing pop music on your instrument. There are plenty of great chart-toppers and classic hits that have been adapted for the clarinet. And, with a little practice, you can sound just like the original artist.
Whether you’re looking for something recent or something from years past, there’s sure to be a pop song that you’ll enjoy playing on your clarinet. So, grab your instrument and get ready to rock out to some of the best pop hits of all time.
