Cornet Range
The comfortable playing range of the Cornet spans from E3 to G5 (concert pitch). The written range is F#3 to A5.
Comfortable Range
Cornet comfortable range: E3–G5
Written Range
As a transposing instrument in Bb, the Cornet is written F#3 to A5. When played, these notes sound a Bb interval lower (or as specified by the transposition).
Cornet written range: F#3–A5
Extended Range
Advanced players can extend the range of the Cornet to E3–Bb5 using extended techniques.
Cornet extended range: E3–Bb5
Clef
The Cornet is primarily notated in the treble clef.