The Bb or B-flat clarinet is the most commonly used type of clarinet. It is used in a variety of music ensembles such as school bands and orchestras. It has a range of 3 1/2 to 4 octaves and used in various music styles including jazz, classical and contemporary. Here are the "Top Bb Clarinet Brands for Beginners" to help you decide which one to get for yourself or your loved one this Christmas. Notes are the written pitch.
Frequencies are the sounding frequency, for Bb clarinet.
Unless otherwise stated, the impedance spectrum is for a Bb clarinet.  Instrumental solo book and accompaniment CD for Bb clarinet (or tenor saxophone). 12 Disney favorites with a CD that lets you play along with a full band. 24 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.841405)
Impedance spectrum of a Bb clarinet measured using fingering for E6.
To compare with the impedance spectrum for the A clarinet, open a separate browser window.
This curve is qualitatively similar to that for C4 and G5 in the registers below, although the first two peaks have been weakened and shifted by the speaker key and left index finger hole acting as register holes. See the discussion of the altissimo register on the note C#5.
How do I do Vibrato on a Bb Clarinet? I have a Selmer Bb Clarinet, any tips? Buffet Bb Clarinet in case with cork grease and cleaning cloth.
Excellent condition barely used. Please email for more information and I will send you a picture of the clarinet.
£200 onoI was very impressed by the Bb clarinet but not surprised as I had purchased a similar Chinese - manufactured C clarinet some time ago and I now use it professionally in preference to my wooden C clarinet, made by a famous French manufacturer!! Buyer to collect Click here for map.
We don't use vibrato on clarinet except in some very rare instances when playing jazz. Almost all teachers insist on a pure uninterrupted tone and it is the "sound" best suited for band and orchestra playing.