Making Sense of Transposing Instruments

Making Sense of Transposing Instruments

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Performing Arts

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains the concept of transposing instruments, focusing on the difference between written and sounded pitches. It covers the purpose of transposing instruments, allowing musicians to switch between instruments without changing fingerings. The tutorial details the transposition process for B flat, E flat, and F instruments, using examples like 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' to illustrate how to adjust pitches and key signatures. The video also provides lists of instruments that transpose by different intervals.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Describe how to transpose music for E flat instruments.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the transposition method for F instruments like the French horn?

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