Bb Bass Clarinet

The Bb Bass Clarinet is a woodwind instrument, and is a member of the clarinet family.

Description
The bass clarinet is much larger than the standard Bb Clarinet, and as a result, it's tone is an octave lower than the Bb Clarinet. Bass clarinets are usually supported by a peg, which is attached either the the bell, or to the lower body. The body of the bass clarinet can either be one piece, or split in the middle (like a normal Bb clarinet).

Models of Bass Clarinets
There are two main model of bass clarinets: 1. A student model. These models are cheaper, as their bodies and mouthpieces are made of ABS resin, which makes them somewhat light. Because student models are designed for learning, they can only play down to low Eb. 2. A professional model. These models are much more expensive than student models, however, they are superior in terms of tonal quality and note range. A professional bass clarinet's body and mouthpiece is usually made out of Grenadilla wood, which also makes it much heavier than a student model. They are also able to play down to a C below the lowest E on the clarinet.