Re: [Harp-L] transposing alto sax music

[IronMan Mike Curtis <ironmanmc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The simple answer is, lower the alto sax chart by 3 semitones.

The rule is, when you play "C" on a transposing instrument, it comes  
out as the "key" of the instrument.  Bb instruments sound concert Bb  
when playing "their" C.  To convert to concert pitch, sharp it 2  
semitones.

Eb instruments (like your daughters alto sax) sound concert Eb when  
playing their "C".  To convert this to concert pitch, flat it 3  
semitones.  If the alto chart is C, transpose it to A.

Alternatively, you could transpose the harmonica chart up 3 semitones.

Many pro horn players can play "C" charts as well as those native to  
their instrument.



On Apr 17, 2006, at 2:09 PM, Bob Cohen wrote:

> I need to transpose alto sax music to concert pitch. My daughter is  
> learning to play the alto and I want to play along with my  
> chromatic.  I can do much of it by ear but  am working on learning  
> to read.  This seems like a fun exercise.  Yeah, I know I'm a  
> nerd. ;-)
>
> Bob
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