Bass Clarinet
The bass clarinet sounds a major ninth lower than written (an octave plus a major second). Its dark, rich tone extends the clarinet family into the bass register.
Transposing instrument: The Bass Clarinet is written in Bb and sounds a major second lower from written pitch.
| Instrument family | Woodwind |
| Clef | Treble, Bass |
| Concert pitch | No — transposes Bb |
| Transposition | Bb |
| Concert range | Db2–Bb4 |
| Written range | Eb3–C6 |
Playable Range
Comfortable range: Db2–Bb4
Fingering Chart
View the complete fingering chart for the Bass Clarinet, including standard fingerings, alternate fingerings, and high-register notes.
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