Contrabassoon
The contrabassoon is the lowest-pitched woodwind instrument, sounding one octave below written in the bass register. It provides the deepest tones of the woodwind section.
| Instrument family | Woodwind |
| Clef | Bass |
| Concert pitch | Yes |
| Concert range | Bb0–Bb3 |
| Written range | Bb1–Bb4 |
Playable Range
Comfortable range: Bb0–Bb3
Fingering Chart
View the complete fingering chart for the Contrabassoon, including standard fingerings, alternate fingerings, and high-register notes.
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