This wonderful, inspiring melody was a favorite of the fourth Chabad Rebbe, Rabbi Shmuel of Lubavitch, known as the "Maharash." Although he was not the composer, it is known by his name, because he sang it often. It is also called the "Eins-zvei-drai-fier" — one-two-three-four melody. Another name given to it is the Nigun "Ein Sof" (Song of the Infinite).
Rabbi Shmuel's Melody: L’chatchila Ariber
This wonderful, inspiring melody was a favorite of the fourth Chabad Rebbe.
  
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Music notes courtesy of Kehot Publication Society and Chabad Melodies by Eli Lipsker and Velvel Pasternak.
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Gedaliah
August 1, 2023
Wonderful nigun!! Reply
Avraham
Katz
April 15, 2021
Who composed it? Reply
Anonymous
Morristown
June 2, 2016
Another title? Wasn't it referred to as Lechatchila Ariber by the Rebbe? Reply
Anonymous
PTC Georgia
May 17, 2018
in response to Anonymous:
Yes, the Rebbe called this Niggun by that name in the later years. This was the Rebbe's innovation, long after the publishing of this record. Reply
On 26 Av 5781, I faced one of my biggest fears for the first time ever. Guess which nigun got me through! You guessed it: L'chatchilo Ariber! Now, this nigun is my go-to for just about any stressful situation.