Orchestration: Woodwinds

Clef and transposition for oboe

Treble, none

Clef and transposition for English horn

Treble, fifth above where it sounds

Clef and transposition for bassoon

Bass clef, none

Clef and transposition for clarinet

Treble clef, major second above where it sounds

Clef and transposition for bass clarinet

Treble clef, major ninth above where it sounds

Clef and transposition for alto saxophone

Treble clef, major sixth above, where it sounds

Clef and transposition for tenor saxophone

Major ninth above where it sounds

Clef and transposition for baritone saxophone

Major sixth and an octave above where it sounds

What woodwind instruments would be suitable for soprano voicing

Piccolo, flute, oboe, clarinet.

What woodwind instruments would be suitable for alto voicing?

Clarinet, alto sax, English horn

What woodwind instruments would be suitable for Tenor voicing?

Clarinet, tenor sax, bass clarinet, bassoon

What woodwind instruments would be suitable for bass voicing?

Bari sax, bass clarinet, bassoon

Four ways to write for woodwinds

Solos, unison/octaves, chord beds/pads, and color