Clarinet Fingering Chart
Learn beginner Bb clarinet notes with an interactive Boehm-system guide and free printable clarinet fingering chart PDF.
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Free Printable Clarinet Fingering Chart PDF
Print a clean one-page beginner chart for common Bb clarinet fingerings. It covers the main left-hand, right-hand, thumb, register, and pinky-key patterns students see first.
Download PDFHow to Read a Clarinet Fingering Chart
A clarinet fingering chart shows which holes or keys are closed for each written note. This chart uses a compact Boehm-system layout for beginner Bb clarinet.
- Filled circles mean the key or hole is closed.
- Open circles mean the key or hole stays open.
- Reg means the register key. It is used for clarion-register notes.
- P means a pinky key. Some notes have left-hand and right-hand pinky alternatives.
Tips for Beginners
Start slowly and seal each tone hole fully before adding speed. Clarinet notes can squeak if the register key is bumped, if fingers leak air, or if the reed is not vibrating freely.
Common Questions
Is this chart for Bb clarinet?
Yes. It is written for standard Bb clarinet using common Boehm-system beginner fingerings.
What does Reg mean?
Reg means register key. Pressing it helps the clarinet speak in the clarion register.
Why do some clarinet notes have alternate fingerings?
Alternate fingerings help with tuning, trills, technical passages, and different clarinet models.
Is this a full altissimo chart?
No. This beginner chart focuses on common starter notes and early clarion-register patterns.