The Fingering Chart

Bass Clarinet · treble clef

When the Saints Go Marching In on Bass Clarinet

When the Saints Go Marching In for bass clarinet, with the fingering under every note. A classic for brass, built on the first five notes of the scale.

Written in C major, which sounds in concert B♭ major.

Notes used: C, D, E, F, G

Line 1

C
E
F
G
C
E
F
G

Line 2

C
E
F
G
E
C
E
D

Line 3

E
E
D
C
C
E
G
G
F

Line 4

E
F
G
E
C
D
C

Practice tips

Learn the notes slowly first, one line at a time. Say the note names out loud while you finger them without playing, then add the air.

The cards show the fingering only, not the rhythm. Play the melody above to hear how it goes. More songs: bass clarinet songs.