3:1 transposition

Question 1

Transposition by scale degree

Answer 1

Label each note with the scale degree of its original key and then perform or write the same pattern in a different key.

Question 2

Transposition by interval

Answer 2

1. Transpose everything by the interval difference between the two keys
2. Transpose based on the melodic intervals between each note in the original key

Question 3

Transposition by change of key signature

Answer 3

This works when the notes don’t need to change but the key signature does: G Maj to Gb Maj

Question 4

Non- Transposing instruments (12)

Answer 4

Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Trombone
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
C Tuba
Piano
Timpani 
Chimes (tubular bells)
Marimba
Vibraphone

Question 5

Special Effects for Winds

Shake

Answer 5

Brass players: lip trill

Winds: trill

Question 6

Special Effects for Winds

Fall or Drop

Answer 6

Downward fall from a written note to an indefinite pitch

Question 7

Special Effects for Winds

Doit

Answer 7

Performed like a fall but in opposite direction

Question 8

Special Effects for Winds

Flip or Turn

Answer 8

Upward glide to upper neighbor, downward fall to next lower note

Question 9

Special Effects for Winds

Plop

Answer 9

Gliss that begins from an unspecified higher note to the written pitch.

Question 10

Special Effects for Winds

Bend

Answer 10

Start the written pitch in tune, bend down, out of tune, then back up to pitch.

Question 11

Special Effects for Winds

Scoop

Answer 11

Short gliss from indefinite note below to written pitch