Extended family of clarinets
Name | Key |
---|---|
B♭ clarinet (Soprano clarinet in B♭) | B♭ |
'A' clarinet (Soprano clarinet in A) | A |
Basset clarinet | A |
Basset-horn | F |
How many keys are there in clarinet?
There are 17 keys on a standard clarinet. Some keys have more than one function and there will generally be more than one key played at any one time. The clarinet has an octave key which enables the player to reach the higher notes.