Conducting 1 - Instrument Transpositions

Berklee College of Music (Michael Barrett, FA2024)

Piccolo

sounds a P8 higher than written

Flute

sounds as written

Alto flute (G)

sounds a P4 lower than written

Oboe

sounds as written

English horn (F)

sounds a P5 lower than written

Clarinet in Bb

sounds a M2 lower than written

Clarinet in A

sounds a m3 lower than written

Bass clarinet in Bb

sounds a M9 lower than written

Bassoon

sounds as written

Contrabassoon

sounds a P8 lower than written

Horn in F

sounds a P5 lower than written

Trumpet in D

sounds a M2 higher than written

Trumpet in C

sounds as written

Trumpet in Bb

sounds a M2 lower than written

Trombones (all)

sound as written

Tubas (all)

sound as written

Violin

sounds as written

Viola

sounds as written

Cello

sounds as written

Double bass

sounds a P8 lower than written

Soprano saxophone (Bb)

sounds a M2 lower than written

Alto saxophone (Eb)

sounds a M6 lower than written

Tenor saxophone (Bb)

sounds a M9 lower than written

Baritone saxophone (Eb)

sounds a M13 lower than written