Clarinet in A Range
The comfortable playing range of the Clarinet in A spans from C#3 to A5 (concert pitch). The written range is D3 to Bb5.
Comfortable Range
Clarinet in A comfortable range: C#3–A5
Written Range
As a transposing instrument in A, the Clarinet in A is written D3 to Bb5. When played, these notes sound a A interval lower (or as specified by the transposition).
Clarinet in A written range: D3–Bb5
Extended Range
Advanced players can extend the range of the Clarinet in A to C#3–A6 using extended techniques.
Clarinet in A extended range: C#3–A6
Clef
The Clarinet in A is primarily notated in the treble clef.