Play Clarinet and Saxophone

22/01/2026

If you have friends or know folk that are interested in learning to play the clarinet or saxophone in the Newcastle (NSW Australia)area, please send them here: https://www.musicteacher.com.au/andy-firth-jazz-and-classical-clarinet-and-saxophone-tuition/ or to https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/learn-with-andy/

A page with information on how to book Andy Firth for a clarinet or saxophone lesson either in person or on we**am. The page contains a form that can be sent to Andy.

21/01/2026

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026 Folks! I have been busy updating andyfirthmusic.com and creating exciting new works for you to enjoy in 2026! Check out a few of the new products via these links. The new products range from Jazz, Latin, and Rock to serious pro-level chamber works. Most of these products (apart from the chamber works) are available for saxophones as well clarinet.
https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/aria-rock/
https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/46-authentic-jazz-studies-for-clarinet-bk-1/
https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/46-authentic-jazz-studies-for-clarinet-bk-2/
https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/46-authentic-jazz-studies-for-clarinet-bk-3/
https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/party-pieces-clarinet/
https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/play-dixieland-with-andy-firth/
https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/play-in-the-style-of-the-benny-goodman-sextet-book-1/
https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/play-in-the-style-of-the-benny-goodman-sextet-book-2/
https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/australia-my-home-clarinet/
https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/get-down-hoedown-clarinet/
https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/adagio-allegro-op-450/
https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/trio-in-a-minor-op-441/
https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/passacaglia-in-d-minor-op-533/
https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/the-crossover-concerto/
https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/the-solo-suites-no-1-2-3-op-811/
https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/reverie-for-bb-clarinet-piano/
https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/aussie-fur-feathers-rags-clarinet/
https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/moto-perpetuo-op-806-for-clarinet-piano/
https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/tycho-tycho-tycho-clarinet-piano/

21/01/2026

"46 Authentic Jazz Studies for Clarinet" Book 1
https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/46-authentic-jazz-studies-for-clarinet-bk-1/

Each study has been carefully crafted to sound authentic and to challenge the player to develop tonal, stylistic and technical skills in the various jazz-oriented styles that they cover.

I have provided a clarinet performance and backing track for each study so that the player can perform with the harmonic, bass and rhythmic feel that is appropriate for each study. Some of the studies are original conceptions whilst others are based on well known jazz standards.

I felt that it was important to do this so that the studies may act as a catalyst for improvisation and study of these standards. The melodies for these tunes are not stated so it is highly recommended that the player or student to research these songs further with a view to learning the melodies and chord progressions.

Some of the studies are original conceptions whilst others are based on well-known jazz standards. I felt that it was important to do this so that the studies may act as a catalyst for improvisation and study of these standards.

The melodies for these tunes are not stated so it is highly recommended that the player or student research these songs further with a view to learning the melodies and chord progressions.

21/01/2026

"Play in the Style of the Benny Goodman Sextet" Book 1
https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/play-in-the-style-of-the-benny-goodman-sextet-book-1/
Play in the Style of Benny Goodman Sextet Book 1 is a book of 7 original compositions by Andy Firth in the Benny Goodman style arranged for clarinet soloist with authentic sounding backing tracks featuring Vibraphone, Piano, Guitar, Bass and Drums. Each track is full-length in the format that it could have appeared on an actual Benny Goodman sextet record.

This book series has been carefully crafted to make each piece sound as close to the classic Benny Goodman Sextet sound and style as possible without making the soloist part too difficult to perform. The soloist part also includes chord changes (in concert key) for solo analysis or for chordal instruments to use if required.

The pieces are crafted with the same authentic melodic, harmonic devices and stylistic nuances that Benny Goodman’s sextet recordings utilized in 1940’s through to the late 1950s.

Each piece has a carefully scored jazz clarinet solo that although more accessible to players than Goodman’s tend to be, is nonetheless authentic in its construction and style.

This product includes performance, backing tracks and a clarinet soloist part with chord changes (in concert key) so other chordal-based instruments can play along if required.

21/01/2026

"Australia, My Home"
https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/australia-my-home-clarinet/
A book of ten original pieces dedicated to the Capital Cities of the awe-inspiring, beautiful and unique Country of Australia.

Each piece in the book has been crafted to represent the eight Capital cities, Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Hobart, Darwin & Melbourne.

The other two pieces were composed about Australia and it’s beauty, history and or it’s multi-cultural citizens.

Australia, My Home Demo Tracks: 1. Australia, My Home, 2. Hobart in My Heart, 3. Metropolis, 4. Sydney Skyline. Australia, My Home-Clarinet (Level: Intermediate to Advanced. 4th to 7th Grade AMEB/AGMS) Australia, My Home-Clarinet A book of ten original pieces dedicated to the Capital Cities of the a...

21/01/2026

A new book from Andy for those of you that loved his "Play Clarinet" or "Play Saxophone with Andy Firth" series of books.
https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/party-pieces-by-andy-firth-alto-saxophone/
https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/party-pieces-tenor-saxophone/

Party Pieces Clarinet Audio Samples Party Pieces Level: Beginner-Intermediate About Party Pieces Party Pieces is a selection of Andy Firth's compositions for clarinet, alto or tenor saxophones that presently feature in various Australian and overseas woodwind syllabuses, (AMEB, Trinity College, ABRS...

21/01/2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026 Folks and students for Liz and Andy at andyfirthmusic. We have been busy updating andyfirthmusic.com and creating exciting new works for you to enjoy in 2026. We look forward to seeing or hearing from you soon for another great year of fun and music. 8)

14/01/2025

A little something for clarinet teachers and community clarinet groups.
https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product-category/ensembles/clarinet-ensemble/

18/10/2024

This makes a great Christmas present for any beginner clarinet or sax player!
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09/09/2024

A busy early morning but it's finally done!
"Aria & Rock" is now available from www.andyfirthmusic.com
It comes with Soloist Part, Piano Part, Performance & Backing Tracks (Chamber Orchestra and Rock Band)
Level: Int-Advanced (6-7th Grade AMEB/AGMS)
ALTO SAX: https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/aria-rock-for-alto-sax/
TENOR/SOP SAX: https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/aria-rock-for-tenor-sop-sax/
FLUTE: https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/aria-rock-for-flute/
CLARINET: https://www.andyfirthmusic.com/product/aria-rock/

06/08/2024

"Reverie" is now available from

Reverie Reverie for Bb Clarinet & Piano This piece is inspired by the 2nd movement of Carl Maria Von Weber's 2nd movement from his Concerto for Clarinet in F minor, Op.73. Composed in an early Romantic period style, the work features a calm and plaintive main theme. This theme is heavily contrasted....

05/08/2024

"Reverie" coming soon to andyfirthmusic.com. Here's the cover artwork by Lizzy.