Trumpet in Bb
The Bb trumpet is the most common trumpet in modern orchestras and bands. It is a transposing instrument sounding a major second lower than written. Its brilliant tone and agile technique make it essential in classical, jazz, and popular music.
Transposing instrument: The Trumpet in Bb is written in Bb and sounds a major second lower from written pitch.
| Instrument family | Brass |
| Clef | Treble |
| Concert pitch | No — transposes Bb |
| Transposition | Bb |
| Concert range | E3–G5 |
| Written range | F#3–A5 |
Playable Range
Comfortable range: E3–G5
Fingering Chart
View the complete fingering chart for the Trumpet in Bb, including standard fingerings, alternate fingerings, and high-register notes.
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