B♭ Clarinet · Melodic Minor scale · written pitch
B Melodic Minor scale for B♭ Clarinet
2 octaves from B3, key signature 2 sharps (F♯, C♯). On the B♭ Clarinet this sounds in concert A minor.
Scale — ascending & descending
Arpeggio
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Fingerings for every note
Notes of the scale
| Degree | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written | B | C♯ | D | E | F♯ | G♯ | A♯ | B |
| Concert | A | B | C | D | E | F♯ | A♭ | A |
Descending, the melodic minor uses the natural minor: A G F♯ E D C♯ B A.
Practice tips
- This scale crosses the break (B♭4 → B4). Keep the right-hand fingers resting just above or on their rings through the throat notes, then move the whole hand down together with the register key.
- Ascending, degrees 6 and 7 are raised; descending they return to the key signature (natural minor).
- Practise with a metronome: legato first, then tongued; then in thirds and in rhythms (long–short, short–long).
Frequently asked questions
What are the notes of the B Melodic Minor scale on B♭ Clarinet?
B, C♯, D, E, F♯, G♯, A♯, B.
What is the key signature of B Melodic Minor?
B minor has 2 sharps (F♯, C♯).
What concert key is written B Melodic Minor on the B♭ Clarinet?
Written B minor on the B♭ Clarinet sounds in concert A minor.