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Transpositio N: Because Music Isn't Fun When Its Not Arbitrarily Difficult

This document discusses transposition in music. It explains that different instruments are built in different keys, so music must be transposed to match the key of the instrument being played. It provides examples of common transposing instruments like the Bb trumpet and Eb alto saxophone. It also discusses transposing between clefs, noting that treble clef is one line below middle C while bass clef is one line above. The document provides steps for transposing a musical piece between keys to match different instruments.

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Transpositio N: Because Music Isn't Fun When Its Not Arbitrarily Difficult

This document discusses transposition in music. It explains that different instruments are built in different keys, so music must be transposed to match the key of the instrument being played. It provides examples of common transposing instruments like the Bb trumpet and Eb alto saxophone. It also discusses transposing between clefs, noting that treble clef is one line below middle C while bass clef is one line above. The document provides steps for transposing a musical piece between keys to match different instruments.

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TRANSPOSITIO

N
Because music isn't fun when its not arbitrarily
difficult
WHY DO WE
TRANSPOSE?
➤ INSTRUMENTS ARE
BUILT IN DIFFERENT
KEYS
➤ CONDUCTORS SCORE
VS MASTER SCORE
➤ DIFFERENT CLEFS
➤ CLOSED TO OPEN
SCORES
TRANSPOSING
INSTRUMENTS:
➤ Trumpet

Key = Bb

Interval = M2

➤ Tenor Saxophone
Key = Bb
Octave

Interval = M9
TRANSPOSING
INSTRUMENTS:
➤ Alto Saxophone

Key = Eb
Interval = M6

➤ Baritone Saxophone
Key = Eb
Octave

Interval = M13
TRANSPOSING
➤ Acoustic
INSTRUMENTS:
Guitar
Key = C
Interval = P8

➤ Bass Guitar
Key = C
Octave

Interval = P8
TRANSPOSING
➤ French
INSTRUMENTS:
Horn
Key = F

Interval = P5
TRANSPOSING
CLEFS:
➤ Treble Clef
Middle C one
ledger line
below the stave

➤ Bass Clef
Middle C one
ledger line
above the stave
TRANSPOSING
CLEFS:
➤ Tenor Clef
Middle C on the
D line

➤ Alto Clef
Middle C on the
B line

➤ Handy little rhyme: Tenor Above, Alto Below


TRANSPOSING: A
GUIDE
1. Work out the interval you need to transpose
2. Rewrite the notes in the new interval
3. Work out the new key based on the interval
(e.g. C concert pitch - Up a 6th for Alto Sax =
A Major)
4. Add the accidentals based on the key (e.g. an
E note in C major will turn into an F# in D
Major)
THIS PIECE IS IN CONCERT PITCH,
AND NEEDS TO BE REWRITTEN SO A
GUITAR PLAYER CAN PLAY IT
THIS PIECE IS IN CONCERT PITCH,
AND NEEDS TO BE REWRITTEN SO A
TENOR SAX PLAYER CAN PLAY IT
THIS PIECE IS WRITTEN IN TREBLE
CLEF, BUT NEEDS TO BE
TRANSPOSED TO BASS CLEF

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