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If you are playing violin music on a Clarinet, you have to transpose up one step (a major 2nd). In other words, if you see a C, you play a D.

If you are playing clarinet music on a violin, it's the opposite. You transpose down a step.

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What are the names of clarinets?

Piccolo clarinet From the smallest to the biggest, here it is: ~ Soprano clarinet ~ Basset clarinet ~ Basset horn ~ Alto clarinet ~ Bass clarinet ~ Contra-alto clarinet ~ Contrabass clarinet


What are the transposing brass instruments?

Clarinet in A and Clarinet in B flat


Why do clarinets and saxophones transpose?

Im not sure if you meant 'why' or how' do clarinets and saxophones transpose. For the sake of logic, I will assume "How do clarinets and Saxophones transpose" as the alternative does not make sense to me. Well, quite simply, from a clarinet to a Tenor or Soprano Saxophone, there is NO transposing needed as the Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone and Soprano Saxophone are all Bb (B Flat) instruments (which means that a C on the Clarinet will sound the same as a C on those 2 saxes). However, for the Alto and Baritone saxophones, you will need to transpose, as Alto and Baritone are Eb (E Flat) instruments. One thing to note is that a Clarinet has a Register Key, while a Saxophone has an Octave Key. The register key raises the pitch of a clarinet by a 12th (19 semitones) while the Octave key raises by an octave, or 8th (12 semitones). Just something to consider when making the transition :)


Is the b flat clarinet becoming popular instrument for young musicians to start learning on?

Yes. It is also much easier to find music for the b flat clarinet.


What is the g flat scale for a clarinet?

Concert d-flat is played as e-flat on the clarinet. To transpose any note from concert pitch, simply raise it one whole step; the result is the note you should play on a standard b-flat clarinet to match the concert pitch.

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Can you compare the flute and the clarinet?

You can transpose flute music for clarinet music. Flute is on concert pitch, most clarinets are not. Example: A flute's Bb is a clarinet's C. Bb= B flat


What are the names of clarinets?

Piccolo clarinet From the smallest to the biggest, here it is: ~ Soprano clarinet ~ Basset clarinet ~ Basset horn ~ Alto clarinet ~ Bass clarinet ~ Contra-alto clarinet ~ Contrabass clarinet


Is clarinet an e flat or b flat instrument?

b flat


Where is b flat on clarinet?

Concert b flat is a c.


What are the transposing brass instruments?

Clarinet in A and Clarinet in B flat


What key is a clarinet keyed in?

The clarinet is played in the key of B flat


Where can you find Doctor Who sheet music for Clarinet?

The best way would be to transpose the piano music for clarinet. Clarinets transpose up a tone (just go up a letter, like A to B, B to C, C to D and if it works out to be a C of an F, make it a sharp!)


What are the clarinets relatives?

The members of the clarinet family I am aware of are the B-flat (The most common), the A, the C, and the G. There is also the bass clarinet (In B-flat), the Contra-Alto clarinet, the Contra-Bass Clarinet, and other woodwind instruments.


Why do clarinets and saxophones transpose?

Im not sure if you meant 'why' or how' do clarinets and saxophones transpose. For the sake of logic, I will assume "How do clarinets and Saxophones transpose" as the alternative does not make sense to me. Well, quite simply, from a clarinet to a Tenor or Soprano Saxophone, there is NO transposing needed as the Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone and Soprano Saxophone are all Bb (B Flat) instruments (which means that a C on the Clarinet will sound the same as a C on those 2 saxes). However, for the Alto and Baritone saxophones, you will need to transpose, as Alto and Baritone are Eb (E Flat) instruments. One thing to note is that a Clarinet has a Register Key, while a Saxophone has an Octave Key. The register key raises the pitch of a clarinet by a 12th (19 semitones) while the Octave key raises by an octave, or 8th (12 semitones). Just something to consider when making the transition :)


What clarinet do you use for band?

the bass clarinet and the b flat are normally used in the band i am in


In what key is a clarinet typically played?

A clarinet is typically played in the key of B-flat.


What key is bass clarinet?

It is a B Flat instrument