| Acoustics of the clarinet | 
| Bb clarinet | B3 | 
|   | Fingering  Acoustic schematic  Non-specialist introduction 
  to acoustic impedance Notes are the written pitch. | 
This is a cross fingering, which is why its impedance curve is less regular than that for A#3 and C4.
For general comments about the chalumeau register, see E3.

  Sound spectrum 
  of a Bb  clarinet 
  played using fingering for B3.
  For more explanation, see 
  Introduction to clarinet acoustics 
|  Contact: 
        Joe Wolfe 
        / J.Wolfe@unsw.edu.au  |