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Clarinet · Altissimo register

Clarinet fingering for G6

Thumb hole, left hand 2, right hand 1-2, register key, A♭/E♭ key (right pinky). Basic.

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Clarinet G6 fingering: Thumb hole, left hand 2, right hand 1-2, register key, A♭/E♭ key (right pinky).
Standard fingeringThumb hole, left hand 2, right hand 1-2, register key, A♭/E♭ key (right pinky).Basic.
Clarinet G6 fingering (alternate 1): Thumb hole, left hand 1, right hand 1-2, register key, A♭/E♭ key (right pinky).
Alternate 1Thumb hole, left hand 1, right hand 1-2, register key, A♭/E♭ key (right pinky).Slurs from clarion notes.
Clarinet G6 fingering (alternate 2): Thumb hole, left hand 2, register key, side key 4 (E♭/B♭), A♭/E♭ key (right pinky).
Alternate 2Thumb hole, left hand 2, register key, side key 4 (E♭/B♭), A♭/E♭ key (right pinky).Trill fingering.
Written noteG 6 — G6 in scientific pitch notation.

What it sounds like

InstrumentSounding pitchFrequency (A4 = 440 Hz)
B♭ clarinetF61,396.91 Hz
A clarinetE61,318.51 Hz
E♭ clarinetB♭61,864.66 Hz
Bass clarinetF5698.46 Hz

Tip for the altissimo register

Altissimo notes need fast, focused air and a slightly higher tongue position (think 'ee'). The left index finger lifts as a vent — slide it rather than jumping to keep slurs clean.

Frequently asked questions

How do you play G6 on the clarinet?

Standard fingering: Thumb hole, left hand 2, right hand 1-2, register key, A♭/E♭ key (right pinky). Basic.

What does written G6 sound like on the clarinet?

B♭ clarinet: F6 (1396.9 Hz); A clarinet: E6 (1318.5 Hz); E♭ clarinet: B♭6 (1864.7 Hz); Bass clarinet: F5 (698.5 Hz).

Are there alternate fingerings for G6?

Yes — 2 alternate: (1) Thumb hole, left hand 1, right hand 1-2, register key, A♭/E♭ key (right pinky). Slurs from clarion notes. (2) Thumb hole, left hand 2, register key, side key 4 (E♭/B♭), A♭/E♭ key (right pinky). Trill fingering.