B♭ Clarinet · Major scale · written pitch
F Major scale for B♭ Clarinet
2 octaves from F3, key signature 1 flat (B♭). On the B♭ Clarinet this sounds in concert E♭ 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 | F | G | A | B♭ | C | D | E | F |
| Concert | E♭ | F | G | A♭ | B♭ | C | D | E♭ |
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.
- 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 F Major scale on B♭ Clarinet?
F, G, A, B♭, C, D, E, F.
What is the key signature of F Major?
F major has 1 flat (B♭).
What concert key is written F Major on the B♭ Clarinet?
Written F major on the B♭ Clarinet sounds in concert E♭ major.