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Step 1: Choose Your Transposition

9 February, 2015 - 12:40
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In many ways, this is the most important step, and the least straightforward. The transposition you choose will depend on why you are transposing. If you already know what transposition you need, you can go to step two. If not, please look at the relevant sections below first:

  • Are you rewriting the music for a Transposing Instruments ?
  • Are you looking for a key that is in the range of your vocalist ?
  • Are you looking for a key that is more playable on your instrument?