Clarinet in Bb
The Bb clarinet is the most common clarinet in orchestras and bands. It transposes a major second downward, so written C sounds as Bb concert pitch.
Transposing instrument: The Clarinet in Bb is written in Bb and sounds a major second lower from written pitch.
| Instrument family | Woodwind |
| Clef | Treble |
| Concert pitch | No — transposes Bb |
| Transposition | Bb |
| Concert range | C3–Ab5 |
| Written range | D3–Bb5 |
Playable Range
Comfortable range: C3–Ab5
Fingering Chart
View the complete fingering chart for the Clarinet in Bb, including standard fingerings, alternate fingerings, and high-register notes.
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