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Transposing Help Needed

Author: clarchick
Date: 2010-08-03 14:24

I need to read some Alto Saxophone parts on my Bb Clarinet for a community musical. Also need to read Soprano Sax parts (but it is a Bb instrument so no change right?). How would I transpose this? I am thinking I need to read up a 5th, is that correct? Also, a little confused on the octaves. Thanks for any help.

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Re: Transposing Help Needed

Author: concertmaster3
Date: 2010-08-03 15:15

Soprano Sax is in Bb, so you are fine there reading the parts as is.

Alto is in Eb. You actually will need to go down a 5th.

So [C4]

on Alto Sax will be [F3]

on Bb Clarinet.

Ron Ford
Woodwind Specialist
Performer/Teacher/Arranger
http://www.RonFordMusic.com

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Re: Transposing Help Needed

Author: William
Date: 2010-08-03 15:31

If you are playing a musical, you should play the instruments called for in the book. Alto sax is not that hard a challenge to learn if you are a fairly competent clarinetist--certainly easier than transposing and trying to match the sound of the rest of the pit. Sax is a fun instrument--give it a try. BTW, are you playing "Annie"? If so, the sop sax part needs to be played on the soprano for optimum effect.

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Re: Transposing Help Needed

Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2010-08-03 21:11

In the low register, use C (high register) fingerings.

Ken Shaw

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