![]() The timbre or tone of the two instruments is somewhat different. Embouchureīoth instruments require a relatively firm embouchure (how the mouth is formed around the mouthpiece) in order to control the single reed vibrating against the mouthpiece.īecause the mouthpiece and reed for the Eb clarinet are smaller, the embouchure is smaller and firmer. The higher-pitched sound of the Eb is meant to penetrate through an ensemble, so it can be more difficult to blend with other instruments when needed. In order to play with instruments pitched in C (concert pitch), the music for both clarinets is transposed. When a Bb clarinet plays a written C, the sound is a Bb, a major second below the written note. ![]() ![]() When the clarinet pitched in Eb plays a written C, the sound produced is an Eb, a minor third above the written note. The bore and tone holes of the Eb instrument are also smaller.ĭue to this difference in size, the two instruments play at different pitches. As the smaller member of the clarinet family, the Eb sopranino or piccolo clarinet is 19 inches long. The Bb soprano or harmony clarinet is the bigger of the two, measuring 26 inches long. Final words Main differences between the Eb and Bb clarinet Size & pitch.Main differences between the Eb and Bb clarinet.
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