Klarinet Archive - Posting 000104.txt from 1997/10

From: Jim Lytthans <lytthans@-----.net>
Subj: D transposition
Date: Fri, 3 Oct 1997 20:55:43 -0400

Deborah Shaw asked:

> If I have a D clarinet part in the key of C, what key will the Bb
> clarinet play in? Would someone share this transposition.
>

Deborah,

Since the D clarinet sounds a Major 3rd above the Bb, you must transpose
the C part UP a Major 3rd, into E major. If played on the Eb, the key
would be B major, so take your pick( 4 sharps or 5).
--

Jim Lytthans "Primo Arundo Donax!"
Principal Clarinet
La Mirada (CA) Symphony Orchestra
Claremont Symphonic Winds
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