The Perfect Book for Beginning Clarinetists
Start strong. Play clearly. Learn visually.
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An Easy, Visual Way to Begin Playing Clarinet
Whether you're picking up a clarinet for the first time or returning after years away, this book offers the perfect starting point. Created by Martin Freres to guide new musicians step-by-step, Book One makes learning music fun, fast, and frustration-free.
What Sets This Book Apart
This book combines full sheet music, letter-note helpers, and matching clarinet fingering charts all aligned in one system. No guessing. Clear tutorial pages at the front walk students through hand position, finger zones, and embouchure, helping them get started with confidence.
Three-Part Teaching System
• Music notation on the staff – read real music
• Letter names above notes – recognize pitches fast
• Fingering diagrams below – clear finger placement
Inside the Book
• Full Clarinet Fingering Chart reference (E3 to G6)
• Major scales: C, Db, D, Eb, E, F, Gb, G, Ab, A, Bb, B
• Beginner-friendly songs:
– Mary Had a Little Lamb
– Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
– Frère Jacques (Brother John)
– It’s a Jazzy Day! (a Low E, multi-octave challenge song, click to listen)
– Ring Around the Rosie
– Pop Goes the Weasel
• Embouchure tips: tone, breath control, articulation
Skills Students Will Learn
• Finger control and positioning
• Reading music with matching fingerings
• Playing scales smoothly with muscle memory
• Improving tone with embouchure and breath technique
Perfect for All New Learners
• Young beginners
• Adult learners
• Classroom teachers
• Musicians switching from other woodwinds
Why Choose This Guide
• Designed for absolute beginners
• Fingering charts appear below every scale and song
• Clean layout makes learning stress-free
• Works for self-study or guided lessons
How This Book Compares
| Feature | This Book | Other Beginner Books |
|---|---|---|
| Note names + staff notation | Yes | Sometimes |
| Fingering diagrams under each note | Yes | Often in back only |
| Real songs from the start | Yes | Sometimes |
| Scales in smart progression | Yes | Rarely structured |
| Works for solo and class learners | Yes | Varies |
What Readers Are Saying
“Our beginner class learned C major in a week thanks to this layout.” – Band Director
“My daughter played her first full song in 3 days.” – Parent
Teachers and Music Programs
Need 10 or more copies? We offer bulk pricing for classrooms, camps, and programs. Contact us for school orders or volume discounts.
ISBN and Availability
ISBN: 978-0-9988430-5-6
Available from: Amazon and participating retailers
Publisher: Martin Freres, Kimber Books
Buy the Martin Freres Fingering Chart Book 1 Now on Amazon
Start playing today and enjoy the journey!
