Music Transposition and Intervals

The video tutorial introduces a transposition hack for musicians, explaining how different instruments relate in pitch. It uses a house analogy to describe the relationship between C instruments like piano and Bb instruments like trumpet, and introduces the concept of transposing a tone higher or lower. The tutorial also covers the Eb alto saxophone, explaining its transposition as a minor third below the piano. The video encourages practice and offers support through a Patreon page. It concludes with further practice involving the baritone sax and a preview of the next part.

In music theory, how many semitones are equivalent to one tone?

• Three semitones

• One semitone

• Four semitones

• Two semitones

What note does a piano play when a Bb trumpet plays a C?

• D

• A

• C

• Bb

Which instrument is NOT typically considered a C instrument?

• Piano

• Flute

• Guitar

• Trumpet

If an alto saxophone plays a C, what note does the piano play?

• G

• A

• Eb

• C

What is the interval relationship between C major and A minor?

• Perfect fifth

• Minor third

• Major sixth

• Major third

To match the piano's pitch, what interval should the alto sax actually play?

• Minor third below

• Major sixth higher

• Major third below

• Perfect fourth higher

What is the correct transposition for the baritone sax compared to the Eb alto sax?

• Octave lower

• Octave higher

• Same pitch

• Minor third higher

If Bb instruments play Bb, what note do C instruments play?

• G

• Bb

• Ab

• F

What note do Eb instruments play if C instruments play Gb?

• Eb

• Gb

• F

• Db

What is the interval between Eb and Gb?

• Major third

• Minor third

• Perfect fourth

• Perfect fifth