Transposing Instruments Flashcards
(21 cards)
What is the transposition of a piccolo?
Concert pitch, an octave higher than written
What is the transposition of an English horn?
F, a perfect 5th lower than written
What is the transposition of an Eb clarinet?
Eb, a minor 3rd higher than written
What is the transposition of a Bb clarinet?
Bb, a major 2nd lower than written
What is the transposition of an A clarinet?
A, a minor 3rd lower than written
What is the transposition of an alto clarinet?
Eb, a major 6th lower than written
What is the transposition of a bass clarinet?
Bb, a major 9th lower than written
What is the transposition of a contra-alto clarinet?
Eb, a major 6th plus an octave lower than written
What is the transposition of contrabass clarinet?
Bb, a major 2nd and two octaves lower than written
What is the transposition of a contrabassoon?
Concert pitch, an octave lower than written
What is the transposition of a soprano saxophone?
Bb, a major 2nd lower than written
What is the transposition of an alto saxophone?
Eb, a major 6th lower than written
What is the transposition of a tenor saxophone?
Bb, a major 9th lower than written
What is the transposition of a baritone saxophone?
Eb, a major 6th plus an octave lower than written
What is the transposition of a horn?
F, a perfect 5th lower than written
What is the transposition of a C trumpet?
Concert pitch, as written
What is the transposition of a Bb trumpet?
Bb, a major 2nd lower than written
What is the transposition of a D trumpet?
D, a major 2nd higher than written
What is the transposition of a Bb piccolo trumpet?
Bb, a minor 7th higher than written
What is the transposition of a celesta?
Concert pitch, an octave higher than written
What is the transposition of orchestra bells?
Concert pitch, two octaves higher than written
