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What is the difference between C B A and G clarinet?

C clarinet

* Key: C

* Pitch: Concert pitch

* Size: Smaller than the B♭ clarinet

* Range: E♭3 to B♭6

* Tone: Brighter and sweeter than the B♭ clarinet

* Common uses: Classical music, jazz, wind ensemble, chamber music

B♭ clarinet

* Key: B♭

* Pitch: A whole step lower than concert pitch

* Size: Larger than the C clarinet

* Range: B♭2 to F6

* Tone: Richer and more mellow than the C clarinet

* Common uses: Classical music, jazz, wind ensemble, chamber music

A clarinet

* Key: A

* Pitch: A minor third lower than concert pitch

* Size: Larger than the B♭ clarinet

* Range: A2 to E6

* Tone: Darker and more mellow than the B♭ clarinet

* Common uses: Classical music, jazz, wind ensemble, chamber music

G clarinet

* Key: G

* Pitch: A perfect fourth lower than concert pitch

* Size: Larger than the A clarinet

* Range: G2 to D6

* Tone: Dark and mellow

* Common uses: Classical music, wind ensemble, marching band

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