B♭ Clarinet · Melodic Minor scale · written pitch
G Melodic Minor scale for B♭ Clarinet
2 octaves from G3, key signature 2 flats (B♭, E♭). On the B♭ Clarinet this sounds in concert F 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 | G | A | B♭ | C | D | E | F♯ | G |
| Concert | F | G | A♭ | B♭ | C | D | E | F |
Descending, the melodic minor uses the natural minor: F E♭ D C B♭ A G F.
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 G Melodic Minor scale on B♭ Clarinet?
G, A, B♭, C, D, E, F♯, G.
What is the key signature of G Melodic Minor?
G minor has 2 flats (B♭, E♭).
What concert key is written G Melodic Minor on the B♭ Clarinet?
Written G minor on the B♭ Clarinet sounds in concert F minor.