How Transposition - and Transposing Instruments - Work

One of the trickiest topics to understand in music is the concept of TRANSPOSITION, especially as it relates to TRANSPOSING INSTRUMENTS. In this video, Dr. Watson demonstrates what transposition is, and shares how to work with (read and write for) transposing instruments such as Bb Trumpet, Bb Clarinet, F Horn ("French Horn") and Eb, Alto Sax. Dr. Watson also shows how how to compose for transposing instruments in Finale music notation software.
1) What is transposition?
2) What are transposing instruments?
3) Explanation of common transposing instruments.
4) Writing for transposing instruments.
5) Viewing a Finale score in concert pitch.
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Dr. Scott Watson teaches in the School of Music at Cairn University (Langhorne, PA). To investigate how YOU can unlock your musical talents at this Philadelphia-area Christian liberal arts university, please visit: cairn.edu/acad...
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