Clarinet Fingering Charts: Scales & Songs - Stephen C. Foster Melodies - Beginner Clarinet Book (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780998843063)

Clarinet Fingering Charts, Scales & Songs: Stephen C. Foster Melodies
A Practical Guide for Beginning Bb Clarinet - The Standard Used in School Bands

Clarinet Fingering Charts Scale & Songs: Stephen C. Foster Melodies 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 advance at their own pace.

This book shows you how to begin using a simple, visual learning system. You'll learn how to read music, recognize notes, and place your fingers correctly, all while playing songs people recognize and enjoy. This is a guide for advancing beginners to playing the Bb (B flat) clarinet, which is the standard used in school bands.

• Music notation on the staff: Learn to read real sheet music
• Letter names above each note: Build note recognition and confidence
• Fingering diagrams below the notes: Know exactly where to place your fingers
• QR audio codes: Scan to hear the melody before you play

This three-part system connects what you see to what you play. With built-in audio, clear layouts, and one-page songs, you'll learn faster and stay motivated.

What's Inside

• Full-range fingering chart (E₃ to C₇)
• Step-by-step major and minor scales
• "Try It!" activities and mini challenges
• Rhythm tips for 2/4 and 6/8 time
• QR audio for every scale and song
• One-page song layouts with no page turns

14 classic melodies, including:
- Camptown Races (Low and High Register)
- Oh! Susanna
- Old Folks at Home (Suwanee River)
- Gentle Annie
- Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming
- Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair
- My Old Kentucky Home
- Nelly Bly
- That's What's the Matter
- There's No Such Girl As Me
- The Merry, Merry Month of May
- Ah! May the Red Rose Live Always
- Beautiful Dreamer

You Will Learn

• How to hold and play the clarinet
• How to read music and match it to fingerings
• How to play full-length songs with rhythm and expression
• How to build breath control, tone, and endurance

Perfect For

• Advancing clarinet players of any age
• Students in school music programs
• Adult learners starting on their own
• Self-taught musicians who want structure
• Clarinet teachers seeking visual, engaging materials

Why Choose This Book

• Includes classic songs that are fun and easy to recognize
• Every note is labeled and paired with a fingering diagram
• One song per page for easy play-through
• Audio included for every scale and melody
• Works on its own as a full beginner method

Start playing real music today.
With familiar songs, clear guidance, and helpful visuals, this book makes learning the clarinet rewarding from day one.