Alto Clarinet Fingering Charts: Scales & Songs

By Martin Frères

Alto Clarinet Fingering Charts: Scales & Songs
A Complete Beginner's Guide to Playing the Eb Alto Clarinet

Makes a Great Gift
This all-in-one beginner's book makes it easy and fun to get started, even if you've never played before. With clear fingering charts, simple sheet music, and step-by-step scales, you'll build confidence quickly and start playing real songs from day one.

Designed for beginners of all ages, this book offers a friendly, structured path from your first sound to your first song. No prior music reading or experience is required. This is a complete beginner's guide to playing the Eb Alto Clarinet, a lower-pitched clarinet. This book offers exercises and musical concepts that range from simple to challenging, making this ideal for students of varying levels of clarinet proficiency. From beginners developing tone and finger coordination to advancing players refining technique and musical expression, this book allows the student to learn at their own pace.

What Makes This Book Different
Unlike other method books, this one uses a unique 3-in-1 visual approach that helps you connect what you see to what you play: Music staff + letter names + fingering diagrams

Every note is shown with standard notation, the note's letter name, and a clarinet fingering chart. This means you can read music, know the note, and see the fingering all at once.Music notes on the staff: Learn to read real sheet musicLetter names above each note: Build confidence while learningQR audio codes: Scan with your phone to hear each song before you playFingering diagrams below each note: Know exactly where to place your fingersThis system eliminates confusion and makes learning fast

What's Inside
- Full-Range Alto Clarinet Fingering Chart (Eb3 to C6): Covers all standard beginner to intermediate notes
- Step-by-Step Major Scales: C, G, F, D, Bb, A, E, Eb, B, Ab, Gb, Db
- Beginner Songs and Melodies such as: Mary Had a Little LambTwinkle Twinkle Little StarFr re Jacques (Brother John)It's a Jazzy Day Ring Around the RosiePop Goes the WeaselCamptown RacesRow Row Row Your BoatHot Cross BunsLondon Bridge is Falling DownThat's What's the MatterShe'll Be Comin' 'Round the MountainJingle BellsThis Old Man- Clarinet Basics: Tips on tone, posture, embouchure, and breathing
- QR Code Audio Support: Listen to each song before you play
- Clear note labels and diagrams for every note you play

You Will LearnProper finger placement and hand positionHow to read music notation and match it to correct fingeringsHow to play simple songs and scales smoothly and in tuneHow to improve tone quality and breath control with beginner-friendly exercises
Perfect ForYoung students just starting their musical journeyAdult beginners learning on their ownSelf-taught players looking for structureClarinet teachers who want a visual teaching aidThe layout is clear and age-neutral, making it ideal for both kids and adults learning at home, in school, or through private lessons.

Why This Book WorksCombines notes, fingerings, and sheet music in one easy viewNo experience needed: open the book and start learningDesigned for Eb alto clarinet: includes correct transpositions and fingeringsTrusted by music teachers, parents, and students across the country
Start your alto clarinet journey today.
Learn faster, play better, and build strong musical skills with this great beginner book.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0998843083
• ISBN13: 9780998843087
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Kimber Books
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"