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Clarinet · Clarion register

Clarinet fingering for G5

Thumb hole, left hand 1-2-3, register key. Basic.

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Clarinet G5 fingering: Thumb hole, left hand 1-2-3, register key.
Standard fingeringThumb hole, left hand 1-2-3, register key.Basic.
Written noteG 5 — G5 in scientific pitch notation.

What it sounds like

InstrumentSounding pitchFrequency (A4 = 440 Hz)
B♭ clarinetF5698.46 Hz
A clarinetE5659.26 Hz
E♭ clarinetB♭5932.33 Hz
Bass clarinetF4349.23 Hz

Tip for the clarion register

The register key turns each chalumeau fingering into the note a twelfth higher. Keep air speed up and the embouchure steady; don't bite to make notes speak.

Frequently asked questions

How do you play G5 on the clarinet?

Standard fingering: Thumb hole, left hand 1-2-3, register key. Basic.

What does written G5 sound like on the clarinet?

B♭ clarinet: F5 (698.5 Hz); A clarinet: E5 (659.3 Hz); E♭ clarinet: B♭5 (932.3 Hz); Bass clarinet: F4 (349.2 Hz).