B♭ Clarinet · Major scale · written pitch
D Major scale for B♭ Clarinet
2 octaves from D4, key signature 2 sharps (F♯, C♯). On the B♭ Clarinet this sounds in concert C major.
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 | D | E | F♯ | G | A | B | C♯ | D |
| Concert | C | D | E | F | G | A | B | C |
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.
- The top notes are in the altissimo: slide the left index finger off its hole as a vent and keep the air fast and focused.
- 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 D Major scale on B♭ Clarinet?
D, E, F♯, G, A, B, C♯, D.
What is the key signature of D Major?
D major has 2 sharps (F♯, C♯).
What concert key is written D Major on the B♭ Clarinet?
Written D major on the B♭ Clarinet sounds in concert C major.