Trumpet in Bb Range

The comfortable playing range of the Trumpet in Bb spans from E3 to G5 (concert pitch). The written range is F#3 to A5.

Comfortable Range

Trumpet in Bb comfortable range: E3–G5

Written Range

As a transposing instrument in Bb, the Trumpet in Bb is written F#3 to A5. When played, these notes sound a Bb interval lower (or as specified by the transposition).

Trumpet in Bb written range: F#3–A5

Extended Range

Advanced players can extend the range of the Trumpet in Bb to E3–C6 using extended techniques.

Trumpet in Bb extended range: E3–C6

Clef

The Trumpet in Bb is primarily notated in the treble clef.

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