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Bass clef for bass clarinet

Author: Reese Oller
Date: 2026-10-14 04:16

Hey all,

Is there any kind of exercise/ scale book that can help me familiarize myself with B-flat bass clef, to the point where it's just like reading treble? It's unfortunately too late for me this orchestra cycle (I'm struggling HARD with Mussorgsky and Charles Griffes), but I want to learn to be fluent!

Thanks all!

Reese Oller

Clarinet student (performance major at Millikin University)

I can play bass clarinet, Eb clarinet, BBb contra, alto saxophone, bassoon at a decent level, and flute in a pinch.

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Re: Bass clef for bass clarinet

Author: kdk
Date: 2026-10-14 06:43

Get any bassoon, euphonium or cello scale book and start there. If the music goes out of range, transpose up or down an octave as necessary.

Karl

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Re: Bass clef for bass clarinet

Author: kilo
Date: 2026-10-14 17:25

Bach Cello Suites are a nice break from exercises.

https://imslp.eu/files/imglnks/euimg/e/e3/IMSLP968117-PMLP4291-bach_sechs_suiten_wenzinger.pdf

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Re: Bass clef for bass clarinet

Author: Reese Oller
Date: 2026-10-14 23:23

Thanks all!

I might post a video of one of the Cello suites worked up sometime soon.

Reese Oller

Clarinet student (performance major at Millikin University)

I can play bass clarinet, Eb clarinet, BBb contra, alto saxophone, bassoon at a decent level, and flute in a pinch.

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