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Author: ben1948
Date: 2020-01-29 09:31
This is the second of at 3 posts I'll make on the general subject of finding arrangements of pop and rock songs for woodwind groups, especially duets and trios, since that is what I currently have readily available. I'm an adult learner for the last 6 years and somewhere in the intermediate range.
Can vocal sheet music be directly used by woodwinds? It looks possible for something like STB pieces.
What about string trios? Can one directly use violin-viola-cello for flute clarinet bassoon?
Any general pros and cons about trying to do the above?
I certainly don't have the skills to try to do my own arrangements.
Ben Withers - began clarinet 2014 at age 66
benjamin.f.withers@gmail.com
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Author: davyd
Date: 2020-01-29 21:49
For soprano and bass voice parts, flute/oboe and bassoon (or transposing baritone sax) can use them without issue (unless the soprano part goes too low).
Alto voice parts can be used by flute/oboe, but the issue of going too low is much more likely. A clarinet that can transpose is a better choice.
Tenor voice parts are a problem. If a tenor part is written in bass clef, a bassoon (or transposing baritone sax) can use it. But if a tenor part is written in treble clef, it is intended to sound an octave lower than written, so a transposing bass clarinet or tenor sax would have to be used.
As for string ensemble pieces: it is possible for a Bb clarinet to play a viola part by pretending that it's bass clef and adjusting the key signature (I would not recommended this for a beginner).
The learning process of writing out transposed parts on an as-needed basis (with or without software) is the best long-term solution. Arranging is a skill that can be developed. You might start by arranging hymns or madrigals, but before you know it, you're arranging keyboard pieces.
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