Bass Clarinet Scale Finder
Learn scales on your bass clarinet for free. Plays real per-note samples. Set the tempo to 30 bpm for clarity.
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What’s the difference between written and concert pitch?
Written is what bass clarinet players read; concert is what it sounds like. A B♭ bass clarinet sounds a major 9th lower than written (one octave + a whole step).
Why does the scale start on the scale’s letter?
Scales always start on their tonic (F major starts on F, etc.). The tool builds one or two octaves from that tonic, within the instrument’s practical written range.
Do you pitch-shift the samples?
No. Each pill expects its own file in /sounds_bass_clarinet (e.g., Gsharp3.wav or G#3.wav). This keeps the tone realistic.
My note doesn’t play—what’s wrong?
The matching file likely isn’t present. Make sure the filename exactly matches the pill’s note (case-sensitive on some hosts).
Which filename style should I use, sharps or words?
Either works. The tool tries both symbols (G#3.wav, Db4.wav) and words (Gsharp3.wav, Dflat4.wav).
Why two options: Low E♭ vs Low C?
Some bass clarinets go down to written E♭3, while others extend to written C3. Choose the one that matches your horn so the lowest notes are included.
Can it loop up and down?
Yes. Use Play Mode → “Asc→Desc (once)” or “Asc (loop)”.
Why do enharmonics change (G♯ vs A♭)?
The spelling adapts to the chosen key to keep notation musical. You can force sharps or flats via the “Show Note Names” control.