Easy Clarinet Solos for Young Players
Easy Beginner Clarinet Solos with Piano Accompaniment
What Is This Book?
Easy Beginner Clarinet Solos with Piano Accompaniment is a collection of traditional melodies arranged especially for new clarinet students with supportive piano parts. The music is presented with a clean, uncluttered layout—without printed phrasing or dynamics—so teachers can customize markings for each student. This flexible approach keeps the focus on playing simple, familiar tunes and building confidence from the very first notes.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for young beginner clarinetists, generally ages 6–12, in their first one to two years of study. It works well in private lessons, school band pull-out lessons, studio classes, and home learning with parent support. It is also a helpful resource for elementary music programs, supplemental band materials, and student recital repertoire.
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
The solos are arranged with beginning clarinetists in mind, using simple rhythms and comfortable note ranges. The pages are intentionally uncluttered, with no extra markings to distract new readers, making it easier for children to follow the notes. Teachers can add dynamics, articulations, and phrasing as the student is ready, allowing gradual progression instead of overwhelming them at the start.
What Music Does the Book Include?
This collection features a wide range of traditional and folk melodies that many children already know and love. You’ll find simple tunes such as “Hot Cross Buns” and “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” alongside timeless children’s songs like “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” Holiday favorites like “Jingle Bells” are also included, making it easy to prepare for seasonal performances and recitals. Every clarinet solo is paired with an easy, lyrical piano accompaniment to create a complete musical experience.
Are There Fun Extras Included?
This book focuses on the music itself and does not include additional extras. But, also available are versions for other instruments to be used in mixed group classes.
What’s Inside the Book?
Easy solos for beginner clarinet with piano accompaniment
Clean, uncluttered notation without printed phrasing or dynamics
Traditional children’s songs and familiar folk melodies
Holiday favorites suitable for beginner-level performances
Simple, supportive piano parts for teachers, parents, or accompanists
Flexible format that allows teachers to add custom markings for each student
Repertoire suitable for recitals, exams, and classroom performances
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Basic clarinet tone production and sound control
Steady rhythm and counting in easy meters
Confident reading of simple notes and patterns
Playing in time with a piano accompanist
Musical expression through teacher-added dynamics and phrasing
Stage confidence for recitals and school performances
Listening skills and ensemble awareness with another musician
How to Use This Book
Teachers can introduce pieces gradually alongside a method book, using the solos as fun repertoire for lessons and at-home practice. Parents or older students who play piano can read the accompaniment parts to turn practice into a duet, helping the young clarinetist learn to play with another musician. School band directors can assign these solos for solo and ensemble events, chair tests, or informal performance days. The familiar tunes also make it easy for students to practice independently at home, reinforcing reading skills and building confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this book suitable for absolute beginners on clarinet?
Yes. The solos are written with very simple ranges and rhythms, making them appropriate for students in their first year of playing.
Do I need a professional pianist to use the accompaniments?
No. The piano parts are simple enough for most intermediate pianists, including parents, older siblings, or school accompanists.
Can this book be used alongside a band method book?
Yes. It is designed to supplement any standard band or clarinet method by providing extra repertoire for practice and performance.
Does the book include dynamics or articulation markings?
No. It is purposely left uncluttered so that teachers can add their own dynamics, articulations, and phrasing to match each student’s level.
Are the songs appropriate for recitals and school performances?
Yes. The familiar melodies and included piano accompaniments make the pieces ideal for student recitals, studio classes, and school events.
Learn More
For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.