Transposing Instruments Flashcards
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
