Bass Clarinet Range
The comfortable playing range of the Bass Clarinet spans from Db2 to Bb4 (concert pitch). The written range is Eb3 to C6.
Comfortable Range
Bass Clarinet comfortable range: Db2–Bb4
Written Range
As a transposing instrument in Bb, the Bass Clarinet is written Eb3 to C6. When played, these notes sound a Bb interval lower (or as specified by the transposition).
Bass Clarinet written range: Eb3–C6
Extended Range
Advanced players can extend the range of the Bass Clarinet to Db2–Bb5 using extended techniques.
Bass Clarinet extended range: Db2–Bb5
Clef
The Bass Clarinet is primarily notated in the treble and bass clefs.
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