Fingering Charts

Special thanks to Bret Pimentel, as his fingering diagram builder and note image generator were used to create these fingering charts.

Many fingering charts out there are complicated and difficult to read. I have worked to develop a series of fingering charts that are easy to read. The first octave fingering charts are simplistic and consist of just the notes of the on octave Bb Major Scale; these are usually the first notes most band programs start with. Some instruments have intermediate fingering charts, which eliminate some of the upper and lower register notes; this helps to read the charts and make the task of learning notes not so overwhelming. The standard fingering charts are the full standard range that is traditional for each instrument.

Flute

First Octave - Thumb B Emphasis

First Octave - Thumb Bb Emphasis

Intermediate - Thumb B Emphasis

Intermediate - Thumb Bb Emphasis

Standard - Thumb B Emphasis

Standard - Thumb Bb Emphasis

Oboe

First Octave

Standard

Bassoon

First Octave

Intermediate

Standard - Bass Clef

Standard - Bass to Tenor Clef

Clarinet

First Octave

Standard

Saxophone

First Octave - Alto and Baritone

First Octave - Tenor Sax - Low Octave

First Octave - Tenor Sax - Middle Octave

Standard

Trumpet

First Octave

Standard

Horn

First Octave

Standard

Trombone

First Octave

Standard

Baritone/Euphonium

First Octave - Bass Clef

First Octave - Treble Clef

Standard - Bass Clef

Standard - Treble Clef

Tuba

First Octave

Standard

Percussion

Mallet Percussion - First Octave - Low Range

Mallet Percussion - First Octave - Middle Range

Mallet/Timpani Layout