Bass Clarinet
What clef is Bass Clarinet written in? Bass or Treble?
needs to know whether or not i need to learn bass clef to play bass clarinet in school band! Quick answer would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Thanks Guys, Help was greatly appreciated
Everyone answering here is soooooooooo close, but no cigar. Well thought out Kakashilove<3
True - The bass clarinet does read in treble clef in 99% of music. The pitches sound one octave lower than the written notes, plus the transposition of the horn.
True - A bass clarinetist does need to read in bass clef for some orchestral literature. The pitches sound in the exact range they are written, plus the transposition of the horn.
HERE'S WHAT MOST PEOPLE DO NOT KNOW ABOUT ORCHESTRAL BASS CLARINET PLAYING AND CLEFS.
Sometimes when playing in treble clef the orchestral bass clarinetist must transpose up an octave. The intention of some composers is to have the bass clarinet sound the exact pitches written when playing in treble clef (plus the transposition of the horn). An example of this is in the Sorcerer's Apprentice. The bass clarinet reads both treble clef and bass clef, but the treble clef must be transposed up an octave. Excerpts from Symphonic Repertoire for Bass Clarinet by Michael Drapkin will tell you what pieces must be transposed up an octave.
Best of luck!
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